Developing a Framework of Peace Integrated Constructive Communication for English Language Classrooms
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https://doi.org/10.5007/2175-8026.2025.e106830Palavras-chave:
English for Specific Purposes, Peace Linguistics, Social Emotional Learning, Communicative Peace, Sustainable Development GoalsResumo
This paper reports the first cycle of an action research in an English for Specific Purposes (ESP) classroom, which examined the causes of aggressive communication and explored how integrating Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Peace Linguistics (PL) promotes communicative peace. Sixty voluntary participants engaged in a structured intervention involving discussions, observations, and self-reflection reports, followed by immediate and delayed post-study discussions to assess learner perceptions and the sustainability of outcomes. Thematic content analysis revealed that SEL and PL integration enables and enhances constructive communication, critical inquiry, and reflective thinking, while also supporting global competencies and employability skills. The findings suggest the need for a reimagined ESP pedagogy that prioritizes holistic learner development beyond academic achievement.
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