Group work: a glance from cultural diversity in foreign languages lessons

Abstract

Introduction: This paper addresses a transcendental theme in contemporary society, the treatment of cultural diversity in foreign language classes. This arises as part of the experience accumulated by the author in the development of the teaching-learning process of English as a second foreign language with students of different nationalities for several years.
Materials and methods: Scientific observation of this process, analysis and synthesis, among other methods, allowed us to determine shortcomings in the treatment of resistance offered by students of different nationalities to carrying out teaching activities in teams in language classes. foreigners.
Results: The work provides general considerations about the development of teamwork or small groups as a study skill. At another time, groups of students who have been studying a Bachelor's degree in Spanish for non-Spanish speakers at the University of Havana are characterized.
Discussion: The purpose of the report is to develop in students the culture of respect for individual differences in flexible and reflective environments of interaction when working in small groups or teams and thereby generalize practices with other teachers who work with this type of student.
Conclusions: The proposal for the promotion of a culture of diversity with students from different nations and regions presented showed that it is possible to work in flexible and reflective teams from different habits, customs and traditions.