Abstract

CLAVIJO OLARTE, Amparo  and  QUINTERO, Luz Mary. An Experience of Initial English Teaching Training Incorporating ICT in Language Teaching. Folios [online]. 2012, n.36, pp.37-48. ISSN 0123-4870.

Abstract This paper presents the results of a study developed with a group of 34 TESOL students of a public university at Bogotá, Colombia. The study focuses on the need to rethink the pedagogy of language in order to promote the development of foreign language competencies and digital literacy among students. The study analyzes the pedagogy implemented in virtual environments, which is based on: 1. collaborative projects, 2. debates on topics proposed by students, 3. design and development of personal blogs, and 4. creations of wikis in Schoolpedia. The results show that the pedagogy based on collaborative projects developed by students turned out to be an enriched learning experience with the inclusion of ICT; thus, this pedagogy could become a model for TESOL students future teaching practice. The inclusion of this pedagogical experience into the curriculum also showed complementary relationships between teaching contents and students' personal interests, which have consequences to learning.

Keywords : Teaching training; ICT inclusion; project pedagogy.

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