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Intercultural competence in instructors of English as a Foreign Language

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  • Maria Belen Sabando Moreira

    (University Laica Eloy Alfaro de Manabi, Ecuador)

  • Jennifer Stefania Franco Catagua

    (University Laica Eloy Alfaro de Manabi, Ecuador.)

  • Jhonny Villafuerte-Holguin

    (Professor in University Laica Eloy Alfaro de Manabi, Ecuador)

  • Eder Intriago

    (Professor in Kansas State University, United States & Professor in University Laica Eloy Alfaro de Manabi, Ecuador)

Abstract

This study aims to determine the evolution of the intercultural competence of English language instructors in Manta-Ecuador. It uses the postmodern paradigm and the mixed educational research approach. The participants are 311 instructors working in elementary educational public institutions. The instruments used are open-ended interviews, a survey, and contextualized observation. The results characterize the participants' perceptions of their intercultural competence and contrast with the interviews and teaching practice observations. The findings show high and medium knowledge and intercultural competencies levels. They emphasize the complex, multifaceted nature of intercultural competence and the contribution of training and teaching practice for developing instructors' professional profiles. It concludes that Ecuadorian EFL instructors report a weakness in their intercultural competence, situation that requires pedagogical support.

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  • Maria Belen Sabando Moreira & Jennifer Stefania Franco Catagua & Jhonny Villafuerte-Holguin & Eder Intriago, 2024. "Intercultural competence in instructors of English as a Foreign Language," Technium Education and Humanities, Technium Science, vol. 9, pages 9-25, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:tec:educat:ojs:11113
    DOI: 10.47577/teh.v9i.11113
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