Pedagogical practice and professional experience: strengths and opportunities for improvement

Abstract

This research article shows the strengths and opportunities for improvement in the pedagogical practices of mathematics teachers in 15 educational institutions in Norte de Santander. The methodology adopted conforms to the characteristics of the quantitative approach, at a descriptive level with a field design. The members of the sample are a group of 80 teachers who work in public and private institutions in Cúcuta and its metropolitan area. A questionnaire was applied that has been validated and is composed of 34 items in total corresponding to the items of teaching practice that are evaluated using a five-level Likert scale. The results allowed to identify that all the aspects that involve the pedagogical practice are significantly correlated between them. It is concluded that teachers in their first years of experience do not carry out any postgraduate study, but rather dedicate themselves only to working and satisfying their family and economic needs.