On Being Socially Responsible TESOLers: a poem-plea

Francisco Gomes de Matos, Brazil

Francisco Gomes de Matos is an applied peace linguist from Recife, Brazil. Currently President of the Board, Associacao Brasil America/Brazil America Association (www.abaweb.org). E-mail : fcgm@hotlink.com.br

When the English language we teach
Do we also respect diversification ?
When the English language we teach
Do we always encourage cooperation ?

When the English language we teach
Do we also stress human dignity ?
When the English language we teach
Do we always implement equality ?

When the English language we teach
Do we also value social planethood ?
When the English language we teach
Do we always care for a common good ?

When the English language we teach
Do we also aim at community participation?
When the English language we teach
Do we always build PEACE conscientization ?

When the English language we teach
Do we also teach Justice and Solidarity ?
When the English language we teach
Do we always teach Social Responsibility ?

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