E186
Ep186. ft. Jose V Torres - The Ethics of Language Teaching: Power, Access, and Responsibility(Part2)
From Languages Pedagogy Podcast · Hosted by Mike Llerena
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In this episode of Languages Pedagogy Podcast: Can ethical teaching survive inside unequal systems? In Part 2, we confront the tension between standardized frameworks and human dignity. They discuss the decline in literacy rates, the ethical risks of prioritizing communicative fluency over deep literacy, and the growing concern that digital learning and AI may exclude the most vulnerable learners.
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Can ethical teaching survive inside unequal systems? In Part 2, we confront the tension between standardized frameworks and human dignity. They discuss the decline in literacy rates, the ethical risks of prioritizing communicative fluency over deep literacy, and the growing concern that digital learning and AI may exclude the most vulnerable learners. Jose shares how he strategically integrates phonics and literacy within restrictive systems, proving that ethical teaching can be a form of resistance. If education is to be humane before transformative, something must change. Loved this episode? Follow The Languages Pedagogy Podcast for more courageous conversations about language, power, and education. Share it with a colleague, leave a review, or tag us online — your engagement amplifies these necessary dialogues. Together, we’re not just teaching — we’re transforming. #ethicaleducation #literacyfirst #aiineducation #teacherresistance #educationequity #multilingualeducation #pedagogyleadership #educationtruth