Becoming a dreamcatcher: Pre-service EFL teachers experience of culturally relevant pedagogy as agents of flexibility

The dynamics of the 21st century human life calls for adaptability to diversity, change and ability remove borders. Teacher education, in midst changes social life, also raising questions about pedagogical practices that can serve as a tool make difference. In this study, culturally relevant pedagogy is demonstrated promising strategy promoting positive environment EFL classes has power encourage acceptance multiple perspectives, maintaining relationships healthy thinking. relation, article aims investigate pre-service teachers’ experience order become responsive teacher. participants were group 40 students, who teachers an English language teacher education program at state university western Turkey. registered elective course, Language Culture, conducted during 2021-2022 fall academic year. objective was promote ideas future teaching practices. qualitative data gathered through narrative frames focus interviews analysis indicated special modules designed course enabled them could build resilience their professional journeys non-judgmental mind multicultural setting.   Key words: Culturally pedagogy, teacher, teaching, building, Syrian students