Systematization of Pedagogical Experiences developed in the practice of the EFL teaching training program.

Abstract

Teaching practice is one of the key components in an EFL training program. During this stage, novice teachers have the challenge to put into practice the knowledge in real teaching context. This work, entitled Systematization of Pedagogical Experiences, presents teaching practice experience as a pre-service teacher through the English training program at UTPL. It focuses on the deep analysis of experiences acquired during the development of different courses of practicum, in order to know how the learning practice helps to consolidate the student teacher’s pedagogical practices. In addition, this work analyzes the teaching competencies, the quality of teaching pertaining to self-confidence and the knowledge needed to strengthen the skills required to teach English. The teaching practice was carried out in the city of Loja in elementary and high schools. In order to achieve this goal, the information was gathered through teaching observations, analysis of lesson plans, and English classes performed in the role of assistant and teacher-student in public elementary and high schools. The work concludes that success in teaching depends on how pre-teaching experiences help novice teachers to develop their teaching skills in a real teaching context.