Systematization of pedagogical experiences in the EFL teaching training program

Abstract

Abstract:This study is about systematization of pedagogical experiences in the EFL teaching training program. This research allows us to contemplate the different factors that influence students’ successes or failures during EFL learning. The objective of this systematization being the highlighting of these factors that influence students’ successes or failures during EFL classes in both public and private institutions. The first of two phases was the observation of ten random classes taught by different teachers and different age levels divided into five elementary and five high school classes; a mix of private and public schools, undefined number of students and ages. The second phase included the analysis of five, 45-minute, private elementary classes of undisclosed class size; and the onsite teaching experience with two students, 26 and 29 years of age in four workshops of 45 minutes each focusing on reading strategies using inspirational stories. Through both experiences, it can be concluded that there is the need to be able to use a variety of strategies and methodologies, if both students and teachers are to be, not only motivated but successful.