Enhancing global awareness and intercultural competence in english language teacher education

Foreign language teaching goes through considerable changes and challenges currently observed in content development, teaching methods, and techniques modernization. Integration of the competence approach, introduction of intercultural learning stands out among many other contemporary issues in teacher education worldwide. English language proficiency together with global and cultural awareness, high level of intercultural competence ensures the necessary platform and required background forprofessional development of future teachers of English. By highlighting the importance of these competencies, this chapter aims to clarify the essential role of global awareness and intercultural competence in teacher education, identifying both the obstacles that hinder their development and the strategies that can overcome these barriers. Thus, this chapter addresses the challenges and innovative solutions within the realms of pedagogy, management, and materials development, offering a comprehensive guide for educators, policymakers, and institutions. © 2025 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved.