Balancing Act: Addressing Culture and Gender in ESL Classrooms
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چکیده
ESL educators find themselves teaching a diverse group of students in today’s classroom. This study investigated how ESL instructors address diversity in their teaching. The literature review revealed research on the experiences of teachers using culturally responsive teaching strategies. Using qualitative research methods, this study explores the participants’ subjective teaching experiences in-depth. The findings revealed particular themes related to the instructional strategies and challenges encountered when teaching culture and gender. The findings suggest ESL instructors must take an active role in creating activities, exercises and curriculum that contribute to an inclusive learning environment that empower their students inside and outside the classroom.
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