Rebuilding Beirut through changing the « teaching/learning » paradigms

Abstract

On August 4, 2020, due to a massive blast, the general situation in Lebanon deteriorated further and finally the country’s sociopolitical structure collapsed. A series of national disasters hit the country and teachers are urged to ensure educational continuity in a hostile environment to teaching in general and to learning foreign languages in particular. In this context, French teachers find themselves forced to acquire new didactic and professional skills. This article aims to understand and identify the obstacles encountered by French language teachers. Basis is the explanation of difficulties the teachers faced, showing their achievements and their success during this period of crisis. The research is to show a dynamic of experimentation on the ground, in an effort to change the teaching/learning paradigms. In addition, inviting teachers to build a student-citizen involvement, to aid in the Beirut reconstruction project.