MAESTRÍA EN PEDAGOGÍA DEL INGLÉS COMO LENGUA EXTRANJERA

Líneas de investigación del programa

La maestría ha incorporado dos líneas de investigación, que integran enfoques interdisciplinarios que permiten englobar procesos, prácticas y perspectivas de análisis enfatizando en aportes simbólicos, creativos e inclusivos. Estas son:

a. Pedagogías innovadoras en la enseñanza del idioma inglés: Esta línea de investigación promueve el desarrollo de proyectos de investigación cuyos resultados aporten a la solución de los diferentes problemas que tienen lugar en la adquisición de una lengua extranjera. Esta proporciona un dominio sobre las metodologías implicadas en la enseñanza de la lengua, para llevar a cabo una mejora tanto de los materiales tradicionales como los digitales para conseguir herramientas más prácticas y eficientes que lleguen a los alumnos, así como sobre estrategias de evaluación, diseño curricular e investigación. Dentro de esta, se encuentran las siguientes temáticas de investigación:

• Planificación y evaluación de la didáctica de lenguas
• Estrategias metodológicas, aportes teóricos y reflexiones sobre la didáctica de lenguas, corrección de errores
• Language Teacher Education (Formación de profesores de lenguas extranjeras)

b. Lingüística Aplicada: Mediante la implementación de esta línea, se conseguirá que la investigación gire en torno al conocimiento de las principales corrientes de estudio de los procesos de aprendizaje y adquisición de lenguas extranjeras, a la consciencia de conceptos, principios y técnicas relativos a la evaluación del conocimiento lingüístico para que sean aplicados de manera pedagógica mediante el uso de materiales y fuentes bibliográficas. Además, a través del desarrollo de trabajos en esta línea de investigación, los estudiantes lograrán evaluar críticamente cuáles son los procesos cognitivos que tienen lugar en la adquisición del inglés como lengua extranjera y, por medio de la aplicación de análisis discursivos, serán capaces de plantear soluciones a problemas actuales de aprendizaje de la lengua inglesa. Los temas que abarcará la línea de investigación serán:

• Psicolingüística: Adquisición de inglés como lengua extranjera, Análisis de errores Bilingüismo
• Análisis del discurso: análisis de conversación en el aula de clase de lengua)
• Sociolingüística: Educación Bilingüe, Política y planificación de lenguaje

Las mencionadas líneas de investigación tienen como compromiso apoyar a la vinculación con la comunidad, fomentando el desarrollo de la sociedad y el Estado desde la academia.

TRABAJO DE TITULACIÓN

•  Propuestas metodológicas y tecnológicas avanzadas
• Artículo profesional de alto nivel

Guías de Titulación

Formato de plan 2019

Estructura Proyecto Titulación 2019

 Normativa APA

DIEGO ARMANDO JIMENEZ BOSQUEZ  (Ecuador)

Philosophy degree from the Pontificia Catholic University of Ecuador. Philosophy degree from the Pontificia University Javeriana de Bogota, Colombia. Master’s degree in Philosophy from the Pontificia University Javeriana de Bogota, Colombia.

14 years of teaching experience in various Educational Institutions and more recently is working at the Pontificia Catholic University of Ecuador, in Quito and Ambato.

Plays an active role in the volunteering and outreach programs organized by the Catholic University. Currently taking on the role of Academic Director at the Pontificia Catholic University of Ambato. Author of various books and publications:

“Educación emocional para una ciudadanía democrática. la propuesta de Martha Nussbaum”: Emotional Education for a democratic citizen based on the proposition of Martha Nussbaum. La filosofía hoy. Una reflexión desde el pensamiento de Martha Nussbaum”: The Philosophy of today, a reflection based on the thoughts and writings of Martha Nussbaum. “La Educación para la ciudadanía democrática y su relación con el enfoque de las capacidades en la propuesta de Martha Nussbaum : The relationship between democratic and civic education with focus and capacity based on the proposal of Martha Nussbaum.

JANINE MARIE MATTS   (USA)

With a graduate degree in Hispanic Applied Linguistics from the University of Illinois at Chicago and studies abroad in Spain and France, Janine has had several years of teaching experience at the Bachelor’s and Master’s levels in the United States and in Ecuador. She has published and participated in conferences on Linguistics. Currently, she works full-time teaching Linguistics at the PUCE Sede Quito.

SANTOS RAGUS ERNESTO (Philippines)

Ernesto Jr. Santos Ragus has a Bachelor´s Degree in Administration and a Master´s in Education graduate from the Universidad San Francisco de Quito, and currently the Academic Coordinator of the Center for Continuing Education of the Escuela Politécnica Nacional (National Polytechnic University).  Has taught different subjects such as Innovative Assessment, Scientific Research Methods, Thesis, and Organizational Communication, and Intercultural Communication in Master´s Degree Programs in different universities as well as English at different levels for youth and adults alike. Has been in charge of coordinating the placement tests of more than 18.000 students annually as well as supervising approximately 1250 language classes each year. Additionally, he has been continuously updating his knowledge by attending international TESOL conventions.

WILMA GUADALUPE VILLACÍS VILLACÍS (Ecuador)

Gradated with a dual degree in Human Science Education and English. Obtained a Master’s in teaching English as a Foreign Language as well as a  Master’s in teaching and Curriculum Planning. A Diploma in Teaching English as a Second Language. Professor with more than 14 years of professional work experience in Teaching English as a Foreign Language in the Language Center of the Universidad Técnica de Ambato and 8 years teaching students majoring in language at the Universidad Técnica de Ambato. Experienced in collaborating with community service and research projects as well as teaching modules such as Psycholinguistics, Reading I, Reading IV, Integrated Skills I, Integrated Skills II, Advanced English, EFLT Methods and Approaches; English A1, A2, B1, B1+, and B2

Currently working as a full-time  professor at the Language Center in Universidad Técnica de Ambato.

SARAH MURRAY (United Kingdom)

Graduate from the University of Staffordshire, UK, in applied Social Studies.  Has gained various experiences both abroad and here in Ecuador. Professor of languages, particularly in English at both the Universities of Glasgow and West Scotland. Previously in charge of the ESOL test development in both North and East Ayrshire. Currently an English teacher at Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador.

RODRIGO JURADO VELASCO (Ecuador)

 Graduated from UCLA, in the Fine Arts of Latin America.  later finishing a Master’s Degree in the Social Foundations of Education at Cal State LA. Then completed the coursework in Latin American Studies at Simón Bolívar Andean University. Obtained two postgraduate degrees in Cultural Administration, one from the University of Barcelona and another from the University of Chile. Currently finishing the master’s program in Hispanic American Literature.

Experienced teacher in various universities in Ecuador, including ESPE, San Francisco de Quito University and UTPL. He is currently a co-director in the School of Psychology at PUCESA.

His academic writings have been published in Colombia, Ecuador and México. He is the author of  five poetry books that have been published by El Conejo Publishing House (Ecuador).

LUIS ANTONIO PAREDES RODRÍGUEZ (Ecuador)

Bachelor’s degree on Educational Sciences (majored in English), Master’s degree on Linguistics and Didactics in Teaching Foreign languages, Educational Consultant for Oxford University Press, Curriculum Developer, Materials Designer, and English Teacher with 20 years of EFL experience. Vast knowledge of the National Curriculum and a passionate instructor at all levels. He has worked in the field of EFL and Linguistics at prestigious Universities such as: ESPE, Quito-Ecuador, Pontificia Universidad Católica, Quito-Ecuador, Universidad Técnica de Ambato, and Universidad Central, Quito-Ecuador. Presenter at National and International Conferences incorporating various topics regarding the educational field. Master’s Program Coordinator at Central University, School of “Pedagogía de los Idiomas Nacionales y Extranjeros, Mención Enseñanza de Inglés”.   Includes up-to-date teaching approaches and methods with an emphasis on critical thinking skills. Currently working at Central University and carrying out a research project on the Critical Period Hypothesis (CPH) when learning a foreign language. Encourages all of his students to become both critical human beings and autonomous learners in their educational communities.

JACQUELINE GUADALUPE ARMIJOS MONAR (Ecuador) 

Graduated with a  degree in Education Sciences, English language teaching major. Additionally, she has achieved some post-graduate studies in methodology for teaching English (diploma), a master’s degree in teaching English as a foreign language. Also, another master’s degree in Planning, Evaluation, and Accreditation of Higher Education. She is a SENESCYT scholar which allowed her to update her teaching knowledge and practices at Kansas States University. She has been working for the National University of Chimborazo for more than 14 years, as an English language educator gaining an award for her work. Currently, she is a research professor who holds some publications in scientific journals identified in the impact group SCIMAGO Journal Rank (SJR). Then, she published two books such as 1) “ECO FIRST (Basic Grammar Topics for First English Level in Economics major” (IEPI, N°. 036574- IMP. EDICSA) 2) “Empowering Ecuadorian Indigenous Learners in Their English Performance”. ISBN: 978-9942-935-61-8). Nowadays, she is in the process of writing and publishing three books: 1) One hundred essays for nonnative speakers English, academic writing. 2) Phonemic transcription, English vowel sounds. 3) Tales for sleeping the moon and the sun.

PAOLA VANESSA NAVARRETE CUESTA (Ecuador)

A diligent and enthusiastic English teacher with over 12 years’ experience. A professor who is able to convey ideas clearly, building trust and motivation on both an individual and group basis in order to foster a confident learning environment in which students can accomplish their maximum potential. She owns an Expertise in Teaching English, a bachelor degree in Education Sciences, English language teaching major. Furthermore, she has achieved some post-graduate studies a Master degree in teaching English as a foreign language and a Master degree in Teaching and Curriculum for Higher Education.

Professional Experience: She has worked in Higher Institutions such as Ambato Technical University, ESFORSE, Seminario Mayor Cristo Sacerdote, Ecuadorian Referees Association and Actually she is Coordinating the Master in Pedagogy of English as a Foreign Language at Catholic University in the city of Ambato.

ORTEGA ANDRADE DOLORES DEL ROCÍO (Ecuador)

Bachelor of Education Sciences, specialist in teaching English as a foreign language. Master in University Teaching. Master in Linguistics Applied to bilingual teaching: Spanish and English. She has worked as a teacher in Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas ESPE, Universidad Central del Ecuador and Universidad Técnica de Ambato. Experienced teacher of the following subjects at graduate level:  Evaluation and Assessment, Classroom Management, Skills Development, and Didactics of teaching English as a foreign language.  She has been a trainer and   facilitator of Language Improvement and English teaching methodology courses for English teachers in the province of Pichincha.  In addition, she has prepared and conducted lectures, seminars and workshops about topics related to the teaching of the English language in numerous academic events aimed at undergraduate and graduate students; and teachers.

Michael McCandless (USA)

Mike´s career in education began 32 years ago teaching at public schools in Stockton, CA, and later in Quito. He earned a Master’s degree in Secondary Education from the University of Alabama, and later an administrative credential in education in 2004. More than 10 years experience as a principal and vice-principal in the US and Ecuador. Two years’ experience as coordinator of the IB´s Primary Years Program. Five years as an EFL professor at PUCE in Quito, and most recently at CEC –EPN, and teaching in the school of education at Universidad Central de Ecuador. Currently working as an editor of English textbooks for the Ecuadorian Ministry of Education and teaching EFL. Mike is honored to have been selected as a member of the staff at PUCESA, and looks forward to sharing his experiences with the students in the master´s program. He lives with his wife, 5 dogs, and farm animals in the quiet countryside above Sangolqui.

MARIA ISABEL AGUINAGA ITURRALDE (Ecuador)

María Isabel Aguinaga has a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Linguistics and a Master’s Degree in Education. María Isabel has taught ESL for more than twenty years. She has worked at the Department of Linguistics at PUCE. She has taught Academic Grammar and English for Specific Purposes.  Currently working at Centro Ecuatoriano Norteamericano in Quito.

MELANIE SCHMIDT (Alemania)

Melanie Schmidt is a German linguist, specialized in language acquisition and neurolinguistics and disposes of a  Bachelor’s degree (BA) in North American Studies and a Master’s degree (MA) in Romance Linguistics from the University of Hamburg, Germany. She also studied in Spain and conducted various research projects in the linguistic fields of phonology and language acquisition in Germany, Spain and Italy.  Melanie has had several years of teaching experience in English and German as a foreign language in traditional classroom teaching as well as blended-learning at the PUCE, Sede Quito. She has published in linguistic journals and currently works on her PhD degree in third language acquisition in Germany.

MALLA CURRICULAR

Dirección: Padre Juan Carlos Acosta
Email: jacosta@pucesa.edu.ec
Teléfono: 032 586 008 – 032 586 016 ext.: 126

Coordinadora: Mg. Paola Navarrete
Correo: pnavarrete@pucesa.edu.ec
Teléfono: 032586008 / 032586016 Ext: 156
Cel. 0998979785

Secretaría: Lic. Anita Cárdenas
Email: acardenas@pucesa.edu.ec
Cel: 0992751561