The evolution of in-service English teachers’ beliefs about grammar teaching

Authors

  • Julio César Roa Rocha Facultad Regional Multidisciplinaria de Matagalpa, UNAN-Managua

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5377/torreon.v8i21.8853

Keywords:

in-service teachers, beliefs, influence, pre-service teachers, teacher training

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to measure how the beliefs about grammar teaching of in-service English teachers in Nicaragua change after their completion of a 5-year English teaching undergraduate program and with some cumulative teaching experience. Data was gathered from questionnaires, journals, and observations of classroom practice. Participants were 20 in-service high school English teachers who were taking one-year training program and were selected using convenience sampling. Findings showed that that there was inconsistency between teachers´ beliefs and classroom practice and their beliefs are influenced somehow by their experiences as learners and teachers. In conclusion, teachers´ beliefs are often a reflection of how they themselves were taught and their experiences either as a teacher or learner is reflected in their teaching practice.

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Published

2019-11-29

How to Cite

Roa Rocha, J. C. (2019). The evolution of in-service English teachers’ beliefs about grammar teaching. Torreon Universitario Magazine, 8(21), 45–63. https://doi.org/10.5377/torreon.v8i21.8853

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SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES