My beliefs about English, Learning, Teaching and 

Language teaching

In order to support the assumptions presented, I will quote excerpts from the journal entries, autobiography and teaching metaphor.

1. “The real needs of improvement are faced in public education in rural areas” Chávarro-Vargas (2015)

-       “This is a new school (public school in a rural area) where I work, the classroom atmosphere has widely changed, however I feel eager to teach in this school. Being a teacher at a public in a rural area is a challenge I am committed to successfully achieve” (Journal entry 1)

-      “Undoubtedly, the real needs that Colombian education possess are evident in public schools” (Autobiography)

2. “Teachers beliefs and views on education are shaped thanks to constant practice” Chávarro-Vargas (2015)

-      I admit that I am in love with my job as an English teacher. But, the perspectives I used to hold 3 years ago have undoubtedly changed. (Teaching metaphor)

-      I feel proud of my job, it is a must for me to highlight the positive and negative aspects that frame English language teaching and learning, at least in the context I have face them. (Teaching metaphor)

3. “Social networking without any guidance in class has increased unfocused students” Chávarro-Vargas (2015)

-      “I could notice that, because students were not focused and they did not like the activity that much. They talked a lot; they did not understand the instructions and the aim of the activity got lost” (Journal entry 2)

-      “If guidance towards smartphones and tablets would be established from the beginning of the school year, many problems would be dramatically reduced” (Autobiography)

4. “A reflective teacher eagerly takes and elaborate on the challenge that education brings along every day” Chávarro-Vargas (2015)

-      “Every class sets a new challenge for me owing to the fact that I know that my students are expecting great things from their new teacher. Thus, I have to prepare myself properly in order to respond efficiently to my children’s expectations and needs” (Journal entry 3)

-      “I am learning so much from the mistakes I make, but also I am proud of successful moments with my students at school” (Journal entry 4)

5. “Behind any language teacher there is a memorable educator that inspired them” Chávarro-Vargas (2015)

-      “Despite the limited resources the school counted on, her efforts to enhance students’ learning process were outstanding” (Autobiography)

-      “Now that I look back, I cannot imagine a life with a different job” (Autobiography)