Independent study and technology education: Procedures for the professional education of teacher trainees

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teacher education, educational technology, independent study, professional training

Abstract

Objective: This article aims to illustrate the activities to be used to develop independent study through the use of technology, based on the professional training of the future teacher.

Method: The authors rely on theoretical methods and the systemization of experiences to collect the data herein presented.

Results: The main finding is a set of procedures for professional education of teacher trainees 

The proposed activities are a constituent part of the main result of this inquiry.

Conclusion: The proposed activities allow the student to work independently with new technologies (mobile phones, tablets, laptops) outside the classroom while reaching a higher level of communicative competence since it favors the production of a varied and creative language through the application of interactive programs, which will favor the improvement of instruction and education processes.

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Author Biographies

  • Olga Lidia Fontes Guerrero, University of Camagüey

    Associate Professor, Master of Science in Foreign Language teaching. She is Head Teacher of the first-year in Foreign Languages (English) Major where she teaches Integrated English Practice to first-year students. She’s a Member of the Academic Staff for Term Papers and Diploma Works.

  • Milton J. Martínez Torres, University of Camagüey

    Lecturer, Bachelor in Education (Foreign Language Teaching) and Professor of the Department of Foreign Languages of the University of Camagüey. He teaches Linguistic Studies of the English Language I, Elements of Stylistics of the English Language, Scientific Writing, and Integrated English Practice. 

  • Henry Yasmel Mirabal Cruz , University of Camagüey

    Lecturer, Bachelor in Education (Foreign Language Teaching) and Full Professor of the Department of Foreign Languages of the University of Camagüey. He teaches Integrated English Practice to first-year students. He has collaborated with several sociocultural project and is Head of the Project “English and Art” of the Foreign Languages Department.

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Published

2024-02-22

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Independent study and technology education: Procedures for the professional education of teacher trainees. (2024). Transformación, 18(3), 463-472. https://transformacion.reduc.edu.cu/index.php/transformacion/article/view/135

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