The Pre-Service Teachers' Experiences on English Language Teaching in the New Normal in Nonthaburi, Thailand

Abstract

In today’s educational landscape, there is a growing emphasis on preparing future educators to meet the evolving demands of English Language Teaching (ELT), particularly during the teaching practicum. This study aimed to explore and interpret, and gain a thorough understanding of pre-service teachers’ experiences on ELT in the new normal during their teaching practicum. A quantitative approach was employed, utilizing semi-structured interviews, observations, and thematic consultations to collect and validate data. Eight pre-service teachers from a private university in Nonthaburi, Thailand participated in the study. The data were analyzed using Colaizzi’s Method, with results derived through triangulation. The findings revealed four key themes: ¹communication barriers in addressing student needs, ²consistency in English language use, ³effective instructional materials, and ⁴the role of the practicum in improving teaching skills. These results highlight the critical function of the teaching practicum in enhancing the interpersonal, language, and pedagogical skills of pre-service teachers on ELT, aligning with the modern educational requirements.