Implementing Intercultural Education in Language Teaching Practice: The Balancing Act of Diversity

Little is known about how intercultural education is actually implemented in teaching materials and classroom practice. Addressing this gap, this book investigates the integration of intercultural learning into foreign language teaching through textbook analyses and case studies drawing on classroom observations, teacher interviews and student surveys. It provides concrete examples of implementation while also highlighting the challenges and potential risks involved and identifying critical areas for development and action. The book explores the balancing act of diversity as a pedagogical lens and culminates in a Reflection Catalogue for Intercultural Learning designed to support professional noticing, dialogue, materials development and critical-reflexive practice.