Hans' Beliefs

Hans Humberto Oviedo Gómez

Reflective Teaching Course

M. A. Edgar Alirio Insuasty

Neiva, September 30^th, 2015

Hans’ Beliefs

Hans’ Beliefs about English:

I personally think English is a universal language. This language has provided us with plenty of opportunities not only to communicate, but also to know other cultures, meet people and increase our personal and professional experiences. In this sense, through the English language, people have had the chance to explore the world with no limitations, then English is spoken all around the world.

Hans’ Beliefs about Learning:

Learning

From my personal insights, Learning is the process in which learners (no matter the genre or age) acquire information (data or experiences) from different internal or external patterns. In the same line of thought, learning from ourselves is learning from experiences lived while learning from outside is the input coming to be learnt. Additionally, Learning is an ongoing process, it occurs every second in our life, and is the most meaningful experience a human being can live.

Hans’ Beliefs about Teaching:

It is generally believed Teaching is a task trusted just on professional educators. However, teaching is a process happening in all contexts and with the people around us. Formal teaching is a task trusted on teachers. Consequently, educators have the great chance and opportunity to change beliefs and lifes through teaching. Going beyond, teaching should carry with a set of tools and strategies to guarantee a success in learners’ learning process.

Hans’ Beliefs about Language Teaching:

When thinking about Language Teaching I directly reflect upon my experience as teacher. Language teaching is a wonderful process, then it entails not only teaching a subject, but teaching experiences, communication, culture, politics, beliefs, along with others. In regards to Language Teaching I would like to conclude that teaching a language is not an easy task, but it brings with plenty of fulfillment personally and professionally speaking.