Exploring Fidel Castro Ruz´s contribution to Language Education in Cuba through the analysis of his quotations

Estudio de la contribución de Fidel Castro Ruz sobre la educación en lenguas en Cuba mediante el análisis de sus citas

Resumen

Learning about Fidel Castro’s pedagogical thought related to language education is truly necessary. The present paper explores Fidel Castro´s contribution to language education through the study of some of his quotations related to language teaching and learning. Theoretical and empirical methods were used, such as document analysis, analysis – synthesis, induction – deduction, as well as interviews to teachers and surveys to students, observation, mathematical percentage  calculation  in  quantitative processing  and  the  analysis  and qualitative interpretation of information. The results include the systematization of basic concepts about the study of a personality, as well as some guidelines for contributing to integrate pedagogical ideas by Fidel Castro into the teacher education curriculum, so as to enhance trainees´ interest and knowledge about it. The conclusions summarize the weaknesses identified and highlight the foundations that support the study of Fidel Castro´s legacy as well as, the system of tasks to enhance learning about his contribution to language education.