Investigating the Impact of an ELT Methodology Course on Student-Teachers’ Beliefs, Attitudes and Teaching Practices

Resumen

This study seeks to determine: (1) the impact of an ELT Methodology course on five student-teachers’ actual practices and on their beliefs concerning teaching, and (2) the student-teachers’ views on the Methodology course. Data were collected through classroom observation and an e-questionnaire. The qualitative analysis of the findings seems to indicate that the Methodology course: (1) has motivated a change in attitude in relation to student-teachers’ actual practices, (2) functions as a potential source for student-teachers’ awareness raising concerning their beliefs on teaching, and (3) is seen as a significant and positive experience, and thus, may instigate reflection, consciousness raising and change.