4th International Congress on Pedagogical Mediation in Language Learning

IV International Congress on Pedagogical Mediation in Language Learning
Welcome to the proceedings of the IV International Congress on Pedagogical Mediation in Language Learning: “Inclusion, Diversity, and Innovation in a Complex World.” This volume captures the rich academic exchange that took place over three days in June 2025, bringing together educators, researchers, and students from Colombia and around the globe.
It’s difficult to believe we’re already in the fourth edition of this congress. When we started, we knew we wanted to open a space to share experiences and research around language learning and pedagogical mediation. But I think none of us imagined how quickly it would grow or how much it would come to mean to so many people. Every year, the congress has become more diverse, more interactive, and more relevant. And along the way, we’ve all learned so much from each other, from our guests, and from the challenges that come with organizing such an ambitious event. Pedagogical mediation has become essential in teaching both native and foreign languages. As teaching methodologies evolve and technology advances, the need for thoughtful mediation grows stronger. Teachers today use pedagogical mediation to adapt their instruction to meet individual student requirements, while learners develop the autonomy and metacognitive skills necessary to reflect on their learning processes. This is why the Master’s Program in Pedagogical Mediation in English Learning at UNAD’s School of Educational Sciences, in collaboration with the VIRTUALEX research group, continues to organize this international congress year after year.