Experiencias de prácticas pedagógicas de docentes en formación: Programa de educación física recreación y deporte

Abstract

This research aims to demonstrate the teaching practices of preservice teachers in the Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education, Recreation, and Sport (LEFRD) program at the University of Tolima (UT), Colombia. Although it was decided not to administer a survey in order to allow teachers to freely express their experiences according to context, a final report format was standardized, containing sociodemographic data, area plans, positive aspects to highlight, difficulties encountered, practice results, and a photographic record of their teaching practice. A qualitative, descriptive, and non-experimental study was conducted. To this end, the results of the perceptions of 53 preservice teachers who completed their practice in primary, secondary, and middle education in 23 Educational Institutions (IE) in the municipality of Ibagué, Tolima, Colombia, are presented. During their practice experience, they served approximately 7,370 students. The analysis concludes that, while their pedagogical, didactic, and curricular skills have enabled them to adapt to the demands encountered in the field, including in areas such as a lack of sports facilities and infrastructure, UT also anticipates other challenges, such as the selection of teacher advisors, additional teacher training in inclusive education, conflict management workshops, and so on. This will allow for improved experience and practical results for future teachers in training at the LEFRD.