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Reflection paper on the local versus glocal distinction in FL teaching

materials
Reading these three articles got me thinking a lot about the resources that teachers of foreign
languages rely on. Materials on a global, regional, and glocal scale differ significantly from
one another. While each of these resources is important, I believe they have the potential to
transform students' relationships with English language acquisition. The idea behind global
textbooks is that they should be applicable to students all around the world. The catch is that
they tend to feature a lot of Western culture, such as American or British rituals and holidays.
Even though it was an intriguing subject, I didn't really get the significance of Thanksgiving
during one of my classes. It was confusing to figure out how it related to my situation.
Reading these stories opened my eyes to the fact that this can alienate pupils and make them
question the significance of their own culture. This is an entirely new way of looking at
things, but I can see how it makes sense now.
Contrarily, local textbooks are tailored to a specific country or area and come across as far
more personable. These are more engaging for kids, in my opinion, because they include
topics they are already familiar with, such as regional cuisine or holidays. One class, for
instance, was considerably more interesting because we discussed a festival in my hometown.
Local materials may not adequately prepare students for utilizing English in international
settings, as pointed out in one of the articles. I concur with that assessment. It's as if they
fixate on a one point of view.
Glocal materials, which incorporate the finest features of both global and local materials,
appear to be a fantastic concept. They aim to address global issues by relating them to areas
that students are familiar with or have an interest in. I felt it was a great idea to teach about
environmental challenges on a global and local scale, as one example in the articles
suggested. Because of this, the lessons would be more practical and applicable.
How these resources influence educators is another topic covered in the papers. I've witnessed
educators adapting activities from international textbooks to better suit our needs. It never
occurred to me how much more effort that would require. It would be more efficient and
effective if they had access to glocal materials, in my opinion. Glocal materials require a lot
of work and collaboration to create, according to the articles, so I think it's not a simple
solution.
Reading this has helped me to not only comprehend the variety of materials available, but also
their respective uses and limitations. Though user-friendly, global materials might give off an
air of distancing. While local ones are more relatable, they may not provide a really global
viewpoint. Because they address both issues, local materials appear to be the optimal choice. I
believe that curriculum should foster a sense of belonging to one's own culture while
simultaneously educating children to be global citizens. It's a possibility that it could enrich
the experience of learning English for all individuals.

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