Tefl in community service "Juan Montalvo School".

Abstract

The Pedagogy of National and Foreign Languages degree program was established in 2016 and approved by the Higher Education Council. From that moment on, the program has focused on preparing future language teachers in diverse educational contexts; therefore, the curriculum was modified in 2019 based on new academic regulations. This introduced a more adaptable structure, so students will have new options for graduation. At the moment, this degree has three different graduation options: 1: scientific articles, 2: TEFL lesson plans, and 3: TEFL in community service. These options allow student-teachers to apply what they have learned throughout the program, so they will demonstrate their teaching skills in different ways. The first option is to write a scientific article; furthermore, student-teachers can research on a topic related to language education. This option helps students develop their skills in academic writing, research methodology, and critical thinking. It is a great chance for those who are interested in investigating issues in the field of language teaching; it prepares them for future academic.