Exploring Teachers´ Beliefs

1 Teaching needs to focus on student-centered  process

“The teacher assumes the role as the starter motor that helps and guides the students. However students are their own captain because they have the chance to choose what the best way or strategy to attain their goals is” (Metaphor)

“On the other hand, I can say that this activity was meaningful for them. After students design their ppt show slides, they had a meeting with me and we discussed the weaknesses and strengths in each presentation before perform in front of their partners” (1^st Journal)

2  Teaching-learning process can be successful if all the participants are involved in this action.

“The anchors represent the constraints in the teaching-learning process that delay the arrival of learning, these constraints can be come out on top if all the elements work together and go after the same results” (Metaphor)

3. Language learning demands motivated students through meaningful experiences in every class.

“Every class is a journey where students need to learn from experience, feel motivated and have a clear objective to collect meaningful life lessons (learning).” (Metaphor)

“Personally, I was aware of different problems related to our profession in real contexts. And the importance of motivation and meaningful activities in the classroom to catch the students’ attention” (Autobiography)

“As teachers, we have to promote a joyful environment in our classrooms where learning is funny and meaningful for each student” (Autobiography)

4. Teachers’ performance improves in consequence of Learning from experience.

“I can affirm that a good teacher is built through experiences, mistakes and good decisions” (Autobiography)