Systematization of Pedagogical Experiences in the EFL Teaching Training Program

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Abstract: This study systematizes the pedagogical experiences developed during Practicum 1 and Practicum 2 at a public educational institution located in Quito, Pichincha Province, Ecuador. Its main purpose was to reflect on and analyze the experiences gained during the pre-professional teaching practicum, in order to identify strengths, challenges, and opportunities for improvement in the teaching-learning process of English as a Foreign Language (EFL). The research followed a qualitative approach based on the systematization of experiences. Participants included 15 elementary and high school students and 1 English teacher involved in the practicum process. For data collection and analysis, the instruments used were observation sheets, practicum reports, lesson plans, and reflective records. The techniques applied consisted of classroom observation, teaching practice, and reflective analysis.