JEELS (Journal of English Education and Linguistics Studies)
Vol. 11 No. 1 (2024): JEELS May 2024

From International Experience to Intercultural Competence: Indonesian EFL Teachers' Reflection

Ulil Fitriyah (UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang)
Utami Widiati (English Language Education, Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia)
Yazid Basthomi (English Language Education, Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia)
Anik Nunuk Wulyani (English Language Education, Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
23 May 2024

Abstract

Current developments in English Language Teaching (ELT) have heightened the urgent need for intercultural competence as another essential skill in contemporary language education. Today’s EFL teachers are required to possess intercultural competencies to effectively assist students in raising their intercultural awareness. This study aims to examine teachers’ international experiences regarding the development of their intercultural competence, utilizing the developmental model of intercultural sensitivity (DMIS) proposed by Bennett (1986, 2017) as the framework. Through the application of a multiple narrative approach, we analyzed the stories of two higher education teachers, collected via document study and three-cycle interviews. The results demonstrate the complexities of teachers’ intercultural competence development and highlight an important aspect: one’s intercultural progression, as they may flexibly alter based on the situation and condition faced at a given moment.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jeels

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

JEELS aims to disseminate the results of research in English Education and Linguistics. The published articles are the findings of research in the field of English language education and linguistics. The scope of research includes: English language teaching and learning English language testing and ...