Materials and Teaching in the National English Program in Basic Education: Teachers' Perspectives 1

2013 
This article reports the results of a small-scale qualitative study concerning the teachers’ perspectives of didactic material used in the NEPBE/PNIEB program, in central Mexico. Twenty-four teachers working in different contexts and levels of elementary schools at PNIEB were interviewed. The data revealed that didactic material is an area that needs to be addressed because the books used should be more in alignment with the content and the objectives of the program. Furthermore, administrative problems threaten the stability of the program and create conflicts for teachers and students. Nevertheless, the teachers solve these problems with creativity and enthusiasm due to their professionalism and dedication. Resumen En este articulo se reportan los resultados de un estudio cualitativo a pequena escala, sobre las perspectivas de los maestros acerca del material didactico usado en el PNIEB, en el centro de la Republica Mexicana. Se entrevisto a 24 maestros que trabajan en diferentes contextos y niveles de escuelas primarias del NEPBE/PNIEB. Los datos revelan que el material didactico es un area que necesita ser atendida pues los libros que se usan deben estar mas alineados al contenido y a los objetivos del programa. Aunado a ello, los problemas administrativos ponen en riesgo la continuidad del programa y crea conflictos para maestros y alumnos. Pese a todo, los profesores resuelven los problemas con creatividad y entusiasmo debido a su profesionalismo y dedicacion.
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