Systematization of pedagogycal experiences in the EFL teaching training program

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Abstract: The Systematization of pedagogical experiences in the EFL teaching training program aimed tointerpret observed teaching practices and gain experience by applying the theoretical knowledge obtained along the career. Ten observations were carried out at a private elementary school located in Quito -Ecuador. Thirty students and eleven teachers fromelementary school and Baccalaureate were taken as samples. In order to reach the objectives, observations and teaching practiceas main EFL teacherswere done considering the following aspects: planning, linguistics aspects, learning management,and methodology as the main criteriaofthis study. Besides,a qualitative method was used, and the data collectedwas analyzedand described in relationto techniques, materials, and strategies used by teachers in their teaching process of English as a foreign language. After the description of the data, a deep reflection was done regarding each aspect. Finally, the results indicated that the systematization process was a key for trainee teachers who want to be English teachers since it allowed them to analyze, describe and make a reflection in terms of planning, linguistic aspects, learning environment, and methodology.