Systematization of Pedagogical Experiences in the EFL Teaching Training Program

Abstract

Abstract:The systematization of pedagogical experiences in the EFL teacher training program, which is the subject of this research, offers preservice teachers the opportunity to observe and teach classes in a real educational setting, positively influencing their subsequent professional performance. This study was conducted in a private, Catholic educational institution in Quito and is divided into two parts: the observed classes, where 30 classes were observed: fifteen in Basic General Education and fifteen in Unified General Bachillerato; and the taught classes, where 20 classes were taught: ten in Basic General Education and ten in Unified General Bachillerato. A descriptive qualitative method was used, with observation sheets for the observed classes, a Lesson Plan Form for the taught classes, and a Practice Performance Evaluation Rubric Form to receive feedback from the external tutor. The conclusion was drawn that there is a need to foster participatory environments with defined objectives to encourage conversational English, employing activities for different learning styles that also integrate students with special educational needs.