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Scientific Research: The role of culture on English teaching process at an Ecuadorian University’s Language Center in Ambato, September - November 2024.

Integrating Culture into EnglishTeaching Process: A Path to Meaningful Communication

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Abstract

Esta investigación aborda el rol de la cultura en la enseñanza del inglés en el Centro de Idiomas de una universidad ecuatoriana en Ambato, de septiembre a diciembre de 2024.  La investigación expone cómo los elementos culturales locales influyen en la efectividad de la enseñanza del idioma inglés. Utilizando un enfoque descriptivo y método mixto, se recopilaron datos mediante encuestas, listas de verificación y observaciones de clase. Los resultados revelan la percepción de los docentes, quienes consideran la cultura como un componente clave en la adquisición del idioma, destacando estrategias efectivas para integrar aspectos culturales en la enseñanza. Adicionalmente, se identifican beneficios como el aumento de la motivación y el compromiso estudiantil, junto con desafíos como la falta de recursos y niveles diversos de formación docente. Esta investigación ofrece aportes significativos para optimizar la integración cultural en la enseñanza del inglés como lengua extranjera, promoviendo un proceso de aprendizaje inclusivo y efectivo.

This study investigates the role of culture in the English teaching process as a path to meaningful communication. The research explains how local cultural elements influence teaching effectiveness of English as a Foreign Language (EFL). Using a descriptive design, a mixed method was employed to gather data through surveys, checklist, and classroom observations fieldnotes. The findings highlight teachers' perceptions of culture as a vital component in language acquisition, as well as explore the effective strategies used to incorporate cultural aspects into teaching practices. Additionally, the study identifies the benefits of cultural integration, such as enhanced student motivation and engagement, alongside challenges, including limited resources and varying levels of teachers’ training. This research offers valuable insights into optimizing cultural integration in EFL classrooms, contributing to a more inclusive and effective teaching-learning process.

Keywords

  • elementos culturales
  • percepción
  • formación
  • integración cultural

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Published

March 28, 2025

History

Received
14 Feb 2025
Accepted
26 Mar 2025
Published
28 Mar 2025

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Alarcon Castillo, M. M., Armijos, M. R., Ramos Paredes, J. J., & Solis Carrasco, A. A. (2025). Scientific Research: The role of culture on English teaching process at an Ecuadorian University’s Language Center in Ambato, September - November 2024. Contemporary Research, 3(2). https://doi.org/10.58995/redlic.rmic.v3.n2.a104