Systematization of Pedagogical Experiences in the EFL Teaching Training Program

Abstract

Abstract: The present Systematization of Pedagogical Experiences in the EFL teacher training program aimed to systematize the experiences acquired during pre-professional practices to improve teaching practice and expand pedagogical knowledge for future English teachers. The study was conducted in virtual classes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Firstly, five classes from basic education (primary school) with only one student in each of them and five from bachillerato (from the final years of secondary school) with one and five students taught by future UTPL teachers were observed. Then, five classes in basic education and bachillerato were taught by the author of this study, in each level had a group of five students. However, just three classes from each section were selected to perform the systematization of experiences, in which planning, linguistic aspects, learning management, and methodology aspects were described and reflexed. This qualitative research used observation sheets and narrative reflections as research instruments. The conclusion was that the systematization process allowed future English teachers to broaden their pedagogical knowledge and gain experience, which will help them better develop their role as educators.