English Learning and Teaching at a Polytechnic University in Mexico: Towards Bilingual Education?

This study aims to examine the implementation of the sustainable international bilingual model at a polytechnic university in central Mexico. Drawing upon qualitative research, this instrumental case study explores teachers’, students’, and coordinators’ experiences with the aforementioned model. Da...

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Published in:PROFILE issues in teachers' professional development 2022-07, Vol.24 (2), p.185-199
Main Authors: Mora Pablo, Irasema, Castillo-Nava, Diana Leslie
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bilingual Education
Bilingualism
College Faculty
College Students
EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
English (Second Language)
English as a second language learning
English teaching
Foreign Countries
Higher education
Language Proficiency
Language Teachers
Qualitative research
Second Language Learning
Student Attitudes
Teacher Attitudes
Teacher Characteristics
teacher training
Teachers
university education
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Summary:This study aims to examine the implementation of the sustainable international bilingual model at a polytechnic university in central Mexico. Drawing upon qualitative research, this instrumental case study explores teachers’, students’, and coordinators’ experiences with the aforementioned model. Data were gathered through semistructured interviews. Results show that participants consider the university has started a positive change, focusing on improving teachers’ and students’ linguistic abilities in English. However, they also acknowledge some challenges, such as a lack of teachers’ training, the context of the university, and teachers’ knowledge of the language. The data suggest that actions need to be taken to avoid the same poor results the national English programs in Mexico have had over the past years.
ISSN:1657-0790
2256-5760
1657-0790
DOI:10.15446/profile.v24n2.97530