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Pedagogical strategies to cater for dyslexic learners in the EFL classroom
(Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica, 2021)
This essay seeks to help teachers reflect on the importance of catering for dyslexic individuals in the EFL classroom. For this purpose, a general review of the causes and manifestations of dyslexia will be presented, so ...
The myth of native speakers and native speakerism in Costa Rica
(Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica, 2021)
Speaking English has become the universal language which people use to communicate, nonetheless to what extent do second language learners should master English to the point of having “Native” like mastery. This essay ...
Hegemony, educators’ critical awareness and language teaching
(Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica, 2021)
The hegemonic powers behind the education system have reduced the role of the teacher to a technician who limits his or her performance to a transitional behavior and a discipline regulator. We are lower to obedient ...
English language teaching in Costa Rica: reflections on emergent challenges
(Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica, 2021)
Teachers everywhere are always faced with new challenges as they engage in their pedagogical praxis; it is not easy to cater for students' needs (whether special or not) and bring about new ideas to teach and arouse students' ...