Eco-response-ability in language teaching
A space for educators to learn how to integrate decolonial perspectives in their teaching practice
Discover new ways to integrate ecological and Indigenous perspectives in your lessons.
We often overlook that language teaching extends beyond linguistic proficiency—it shapes thoughts, actions, and worldviews. The language we teach influences our learners' beliefs and ideologies.
As the world is witnessing catastrophes, we educators must critically reflect on what and how we teach. This space brings together research on sustainability and language education, exploring alternative curriculum frameworks to address the climate crisis. Here, you'll find lesson plans that integrate ecological and Indigenous perspectives into English language teaching. Please read the Teacher's Guide before accessing the lesson plans.
TRAININGS
Land-based Learning
Step outside the four walls of your classroom. Allow the land to be your teacher and guide in this learning journey.
Rekindle and reconnect with natural spaces and learn to include them in your teaching and learning practice.
Decolonial and Inclusive Pedagogies
A lot has changed in the field of English language research over the years, yet these concepts do not find their way into our classroom.
We are stuck with age-old methodologies and ideologies of native speakerism in our teaching practice.
EXPERIENCES
MICAELA
The guided forest walk facilitated by Urbashi and Jennifer was a grounding and inspiring experience. It offered a thoughtful space to connect with the Land, reflect on our roles as educators, and explore how to bring eco-response-ability into our teaching.
I left feeling more rooted in my values and clearer on how I want to integrate land-based and decolonial approaches into both my educational and therapeutic work.
Radhika
I attended the workshop on exploring teacher identity. The questions were quite probing and it got me involved right from the beginning. I discovered about my identity and how we can unpack things that have been long-rooted in us.