Situated and Localised Learning: Examining the Case of Two English Language Teachers in Multilingual Settings in the Philippines During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2023
Abstract
This article describes the teaching practices of two K–12 English language teachers in the Philippines at the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. Data used in the study came from the interview of the two teachers; and a content analysis of some modules that they used. The study utilised Canagarajah’s critical pedagogy framework to describe the extent to which the teachers’ reported teaching practices; and the modules they used localised the teaching of English. Results revealed that teachers localised mostly in the level of content and strategies; but considered the language of the texts they used in the classroom to make sure that the meaning and form of the texts were accessible to their students. Moreover; localising was done only as ‘praxis’; and not as a ‘mode of inquiry’; so students were not made aware of their social positioning. Implications for curriculum design and teacher development programmes are discussed.
Recommended Citation
Perfecto, M.R.G. (2023). Situated and localised learning: examining the case of two English language teachers in multilingual settings in the Philippines during the COVID-19 pandemic. Asian Englishes, 25(2), 179-191. https://doi.org/10.1080/13488678.2023.2186162
