Understanding the Complexities of Self-Image in an EFL Rural Setting
Autores: | Ramos Holguín, Bertha Aguirre Morales, Jahir Pita Pabón, Adrián Mauricio |
Twelve years ago, when we created the research group TONGUE
(Teaching on New Grounds Unexplored English Possibilities), we were
interested in exploring students’ identities and self-images. We firmly
believe that individuals, as human beings, are the most valuable part of
society. Likewise, each student represents a whole world. One which
is independent and unique. As teachers, we have strived to understand,
interpret, see, and live our students’ worlds. In other words, we believe that we are called not only to teach, but to also to interpret our students’ contexts to better understand who they are as people. It is only after exploring our students’ lives that we can proceed to teach and learn.