English teaching in Colombian rural schools: Challenges and opportunities
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English teaching, Escuela Nueva, Perceptions, Rural areas
Abstract
This qualitative multiple case study reports the perceptions of education stakeholders about English teaching in rural areas of one of Colombia’s regions: Quindío. The participants of this investigation belong to the academic community (teachers, principals, coordinators, the bilingual coordinator of the region, and pedagogical staff) of different institutions in rural areas. Through in-depth interviews, observations, and focus groups, it was possible to identify the challenges that still persist in rural contexts regarding language teaching and the opportunities this region has had, thanks to the introduction of new initiatives whose main goal is to strengthen English learningteaching processes. Amongst the challenges, rural institutions still need major investment in resources and training; and there is a call for continuity of the projects being implemented. As for the opportunities, it is evident that better progress can be reached in all processes when education stakeholders’ voices are heard.
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Jacqueline Garcia Botero, University of Quindío, Colombia
Master in Educational Sciences. Degree in Modern Languages. Both titles University of Quindio. Professor at the University of Quindio. Researcher of the ESAPIDEX-B group
Cristian Camilo Reyes Galeano, University of Quindío, Colombia
Degree in Modern Languages from the University of Quindío. Master in Didactics of Languages from the University of La Salle. Researcher of the ESAPIDEX-B Group and professor of the French area of the Degree in Modern Languages with an emphasis on English and French at the University of Quindío.