Doctoral Candidate Examines CEFR's Paradox in Language Teaching at University of Andorra Seminar
Laura Navarro's study reveals how the framework's humanistic ideals of multilingualism and democracy clash with standardized competency levels in European education.
Key Points
- Laura Navarro presented CEFR study at University of Andorra seminar.
- CEFR promotes multilingualism and democracy but enforces standardized competency levels.
- Study highlights paradox in language teaching and citizenship education across Europe.
- Analysis shows tension between humanistic ideals and uniform language acquisition.
The University of Andorra's International Doctoral School hosted a research seminar on Friday, where doctoral candidate Laura Navarro presented a study on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Navarro's work examines the framework's influence on language teaching and citizenship education across Europe. It highlights a key paradox: while the CEFR promotes humanistic ideals such as multilingualism and democracy, its practical application—through a system of levels and competencies—often leads to standardized learning processes.
The session, part of the UdA's "Research Nuggets" series, offered a critical perspective on how the model shapes educational practices. Navarro's analysis underscores the tension between the framework's stated values and its tendency to uniformize language acquisition.
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