Cultural Sensitivity in English Language Teaching: Understanding and Addressing Linguistic and Cultural Barriers

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@article{1706073,
      author = {Crestel Tita C. Aliwadang, Jhay C. Ongngad, Cherrie Ann S. Pintado, Beverly R. Torralba; Lilibeth A. Walang, Trysha Mariele W. Zarate; Crislyn D. Zausa},
      title = {Cultural Sensitivity in English Language Teaching: Understanding and Addressing Linguistic and Cultural Barriers},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2024},
      volume = {8},
      number = {1},
      pages = {556-572},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/17060731.pdf},
      abstract = {Cultural sensitivity is essential for promoting effective communication and developing inclusive learning environments in the context of English language teaching (ELT). For this reason, this paper aims to determine the teacher?s cultural sensitivity in ELT, particularly in understanding and addressing linguistic and cultural barriers that learners may encounter. It investigates how cultural differences influence language learning experiences, impacting communication styles, perceptions of language proficiency, and classroom dynamics. Also, it identifies key linguistic barriers such as pronunciation variations and grammatical structures that reflect cultural nuances. The researchers employed a mixed-methods methodology in order to determine the cultural sensitivity of ESL teachers. Thematic analysis was applied to identify the impact of teachers' intercultural awareness on the students in the qualitative data, while content analysis was used to analyze observational data in search of signs of culturally responsive teaching methods. Additionally, the researchers examined instructors' multicultural self-awareness of students' ethnic origins and summarized survey results using quantitative data under descriptive statistics. Consequently, the results revealed that students frequently have trouble adjusting to new learning environments, which has an effect on their motivation and conduct. Problems with pronunciation and comprehension are frequent and are made worse by group dynamics and cultural variations. These difficulties cause discord in the classroom and prevent pupils from giving their academics their best. Ultimately, this abstract underscore the importance of integrating cultural sensitivity into ELT pedagogy as a means to enhance language learning outcomes, promote mutual respect among learners from diverse backgrounds, and cultivate global citizenship skills necessary for navigating a multicultural world.},
      keywords = {ELT, ESL, Cultural Sensitivity, Pronunciation, Pragmatics, Language Structure},
      month = {July},
  }