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Nurturing EFL Preservice Teachers’ Literary Competence Through Picturebooks
Desarrollo de la competencia literaria de futuros docentes de inglés mediante libros ilustrados
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https://doi.org/10.15446/profile.v28n2.120334Keywords:
EFL preservice teachers, Literary competence, Picturebooks, Reader response (en)Competencia literaria, Docentes de inglés en formación, Libros ilustrados, Respuesta lectora (es)
This study investigates the development of literary competence in 12 EFL preservice teachers participating in a literature course in Santiago (Chile). The research employs content analysis to identify diverse literary competences within the participants. Findings identify participant strengths in analyzing plot intricacies and character nuances, effectively summarizing events, and understanding complex plot, setting, and character dynamics. A positive learning trajectory was identified, indicating continuous growth in their literary competence. The study underscores the need for a comprehensive approach to EFL teacher education that recognizes picturebooks as invaluable tools for enhancing the literary acumen of future educators, offering a viable means of improving language learning and cultural understanding.
Este estudio analiza el desarrollo de la competencia literaria de doce docentes de inglés como lengua extranjera en formación que cursaron una asignatura de literatura en Santiago (Chile). Mediante un análisis de contenido, se identificaron diversas competencias literarias entre los participantes. Los resultados evidencian fortalezas en el análisis de la trama, la caracterización y el resumen de los eventos. Se observó una evolución positiva en su competencia literaria, aunque persistieron brechas en el análisis estético y estilístico, en la empatía hacia los personajes y en las conexiones intertextuales. El estudio destaca el valor de los libros ilustrados para promover habilidades analíticas complejas y aboga por una formación docente en inglés que incorpore estos textos como herramientas clave para enriquecer el aprendizaje literario.
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