Exploring Linguistic Integration Strategies: Analysis of Spanish Programs for Adult Migrants Based on International Recommendations

Nuria Vaquero Ibarra

doi:10.33776/linguodidactica.v4.8288

Nuria Vaquero Ibarra Cervantes Institute. University of Huelva https://orcid.org/0009-0005-1543-0139

DOI: https://doi.org/10.33776/linguodidactica.v4.8288

Keywords:

Adult education, Language training for integration, Migrants and refugees, Mixed methods, Spanish programs

Abstract

The article examines the relationship between the characteristics of language programs for adult migrants and their educational effectiveness, using the OECD report Language Training for Adult Migrants (OECD, 2021) as a reference. This report offers conclusions from an international study on teaching practices, which has allowed the identification of a series of conditions that can help governments, institutions, and program providers improve the quality of language training aimed at this group of language learners.

A qualitative study conducted in nine entities in the Community of Madrid offering Spanish programs for adult migrants is presented. The work included the participation of directors, academic coordinators, and Spanish teachers, who were interviewed using the semi-structured interview technique, totaling 14 participants. The main objective of the study was to assess whether the practices of these entities are aligned with the OECD recommendations (2021), identify achievements in implemented language training programs, and detect possible aspects that need to be adjusted in Spanish programs for adult migrants to ensure users' right to quality language training that facilitates their integration.

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Supporting Agencies

This research has been funded by the Ministry of Science and Innovation, State Research Agency Reference: PID2020-113460RB-I00.

Author Biography

Nuria Vaquero Ibarra, Cervantes Institute. University of Huelva

Head of the Accredited Centres Unit. Academic Directorate, Instituto Cervantes, Madrid, Spain. Designer of the quality seal for ELE teaching centres which has been identified by more than 220 organisations in 22 countries for the development of their course offerings and teaching activities. In the framework of her doctoral thesis she is researching on Development Descriptors for Spanish Language Programmes in the context of migration. Doctoral student at the University of Huelva. ReALL research group. Teacher trainer. Author of teaching manuals.

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