The english teacher pedagogical practice in the basic education: a study on the difficulties faced

Abstract

In this paper, we examine the problems experienced by English teachers in the development of teaching practices in basic education in public schools. In order to fulfill that purpose, it was conducted a bibliographical review on the topic. The analysis of the bibliography about the difficulties of teachers made possible a more precise theoretical look at which problems affect English teachers during their practices. From the difficulties found, the main ones are the management of different learning levels and rhythm of students, the adoption of communicative approach, the integration of the four skills, the use of textbooks and modern technologies, the large number of students in a class, the short English classes schedule and the devaluation of English in the schools’ curriculum. We also conclude that these teachers struggle with difficulties such as indiscipline, motivation of students, learning assessment, and relationship with co-workers. The evaluated data reinforce the importance of considering the discussion of the complexity of teaching practice and its difficulties in the curriculum of initial and continuous teacher training. The critical thinking on the problems, which are generally part of the pedagogical practice of teachers, can help undergraduate and graduate students face these types of problems and contribute to a more meaningful practicing development of language teaching and learning.

Keywords: Teaching Practice. English Language. Basic Education. Difficulties.