TEACHING PRACTICE: SURVEY RESULTS OF EMPLOYERS AND STUDENTS IN THE CONTEXT OF PRE-SERVICE ENGLISH TEACHERS’ TRAINING

The article examines the issue of improving the quality of practical training of pre-service English language teachers and describes the features of the organizing and implementing teaching practice for students majoring in specialty 014 Secondary Education. The expediency of surveying employers and pre-service teachers during teaching practice to identify the language and methodological education levels of the students and their readiness for professional activities is substantiated. The publication describes survey methods and tools, emphasizing the importance of collaboration with employers and receiving feedback for further improvement of pre-service teacher training. Surveys are compiled, featuring questions on pre-service teachers’ professional readiness and the development of soft skills, with examples of such surveys for both employers and students provided. The article includes a description of survey results, examples of respondents’ answers, and an analysis of the survey outcomes. The conducted survey made it possible to diagnose and describe the challenges that pre-service English language teachers may face during teaching practice. Conclusions are drawn regarding ways to enhance the quality of pre-service teacher preparation for professional activities.