Systematization of Pedagogical Experiences in the EFL Teaching Training Program

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Abstract: The present work aims to reflect and analyze the positive and negative pedagogical aspects of pre-professional practices as an EFL teacher. This reflection on teaching practices was carried out with students and teachers from a public institution in the city of Machala using a qualitative method with instruments such as observation sheets and narrative reflections. As an observer, the teaching of 2 instructors and their students of basic education was observed. In total, around 50 students from basic education participated, while in bachillerato, 2 teachers and around 45 students were involved. The practices were made as a main teacher with 40 students from basic education and 50 from bachillerato. The analysis consisted of describing and analyzing the aspects of planning, linguistics, learning management, and methodology. The results reveal that the reflection of teaching practices is beneficial because it allows future professionals to get involved with the educational reality and promote self-evaluation and be self-critical about the improvements that should be made in the following aspects: planning, linguistics, learning management, and methodology.