TRACING THE EVOLUTION OF TEACHER MINDSETS: INTEGRATING TRANSLANGUAGING AND SDGs

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Demir A. N., Zaimoğlu S.

The 6th TESOL Türkiye International ELT Conference "Future Proof Learning: Rethinking Education to Inspire and Sustain Tomorrow", Kayseri, Türkiye, 18 - 19 Nisan 2025, ss.48, (Özet Bildiri)

  • Yayın Türü: Bildiri / Özet Bildiri
  • Basıldığı Şehir: Kayseri
  • Basıldığı Ülke: Türkiye
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.48
  • Açık Arşiv Koleksiyonu: AVESİS Açık Erişim Koleksiyonu
  • Yozgat Bozok Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

This study employs a process tracing methodology to explore the evolving mindsets of English language teachers as they integrate translanguaging practices aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Using a mixed-methods approach, this study began by administering a validated “Teacher Mindset Scale” to 15 English language teachers whose informed consent was obtained. This scale was used to establish baseline profiles of the participants’ openness to innovation and cultural inclusion. Based on the results of the scale, the participant with a low mindset profile was selected and invited to take part in a semi-structured interview to get further information about his perspectives. Then, together with the other teachers, he was engaged in a series of professional development seminars including translanguaging and practices associated with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for eight weeks. Utilizing process tracing, the practices the participant integrated in his teaching were examined to reveal the causal mechanisms such as reflective practice that enabled the participant’s mindset transformation

Results revealed that teachers’ mindsets evolve through complex interactions among socio-cognitive elements, institutional issues, and intercultural experiences. Initially reluctant teachers progressively embrace growth-oriented and internationally aware attitudes, seeing translanguaging as a catalyst for linking learners’ linguistic resources with urgent sustainability issues. This study elucidates how particular experiences, guidance, and feedback mechanisms shape mindset development, offering practical insights for educators, curriculum developers, and professional development facilitators.

Keywords. Translanguaging, Sustainability, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), teachers’ mindsets, process tracing