Aguas Castillo, Pedro PabloCordero Flórez, AntuanethHernández Bernal, Luisa FernandaVillegas Cavadia, Angie Paola2023-07-182023-07-182023-07-17https://repositorio.unicordoba.edu.co/handle/ucordoba/7468In today's interconnected world, it is crucial to have effective foreign language teaching to foster cross-cultural understanding and communication. This paper delves into the significance of teacher leadership and empowerment, concentrating on improving instructional practices, cultural competence, and engagement with diverse learners. It examines how lifelong learning can boost teachers' motivation and equip them with the skills to create inclusive and engaging language learning environments. Additionally, it highlights the importance of collaborative learning, reflective practice, and supportive networks in addressing the needs of foreign language teachers. The paper emphasizes the need for education policymakers, institutions, and stakeholders to prioritize sustainable professional development initiatives to help educators excel in their language-teaching journeys. It aims to create an empowering environment for foreign language educators, enabling them to inspire students, overcome language barriers, and promote intercultural understanding.1. Our Leadership Profile2. Abstract3. Introduction4. Our Assumptions5. Leadership Empowerment and Implications for the Future6. Conclusion7. References listapplication/pdfengCopyright Universidad de Córdoba, 2023Trabajo de grado - Pregradoinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessAtribución-NoComercial-SinDerivadas 4.0 Internacional (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0)Liderazgo docenteCapacitaciónAprendizaje permanenteEnseñanza de lenguas extranjerasEntornos inclusivosEntornos de aprendizaje diversosComunidad educativaTeacher leadershipEmpowermentLifelong learningForeign language teachingInclusive environmentsDiverse learning environmentsEducational community