Latin America Writes Back: Praxiologies in Language Education

Session Type: Symposium

Abstract

Educators in Latin America are rethinking language education, focusing on local contexts and constant action-reflection, rather than predetermined methods and techniques. This symposium discusses the historical development of language teaching methodologies and the increasing focus on cultural inclusivity and equity in language education in Latin America. It highlights the questioning of traditional language teaching practices, emphasizing the need to consider students' expectations and local contexts. This symposium emphasizes the importance of praxiologies in language education, which involves thoughtful action and reflection based on local contexts rather than the blind application of predetermined methods and techniques.

Sub Unit

• SIG-Bilingual Education Research

Chair

• Karina O. De Paula, Texas Tech University

Papers

• Breaking Silences: Poetic Reflections on Liberation in the Brazilian American Classroom - Karina O. De Paula, Texas Tech University

• Ideological Clarity for English Language Teachers in Paraguay - Valentina Canese, Universidad Nacional de Asunción; Christian J. Faltis, Texas A&M International University

• We don't need another hero: valuing ongoing local praxiologies in the Teaching of English to (Very) Young Learners in Brazil - Juliana Tonelli, Universidade Estadual de Londrina; Alex Alves Egido, Federal University of Maranhão

Session Organizer

• Karina O. De Paula, Texas Tech University

Discussant

• Zhongfeng Tian, Rutgers University - Newark