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PROMOTING A RESPECT FOR DIFFERENCE THROUGH LANGUAGE TEACHING
An emphasis on developing students’ moral and ethical character
is evident in the 2013 National Indonesian Curriculum. In this article, I look
at how respect for difference is reflected in the 2013 Indonesian National
Curriculum, specifically referring to the second key competency area for
senior high school English language. I also draw reference from academic
literature that can be linked to this competency area of the English curriculum.
Exploring theoretical links from the literature is useful to develop a
deeper understanding of the importance of this key competency area. Discussion
explores the significance of respect for difference and the important
role that English language teachers in Indonesia can play in promoting tolerance.
By understanding how culture can be used as a divisive force, we can
more readily identify how teachers can develop a respect for difference in
their students to help overcome intolerant attitudes that can lead to discrimination.
Keywords: tolerance, respect for difference, dialogism, critical thinking, national
Indonesian curriculum
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