During my teaching practice, I developed a Unit Plan on robots, which not only allowed students to explore the content in depth but also integrated meaningful connections with other subjects, thus enriching their learning experience.

In the development of this unit, I demonstrated a broad knowledge of the subject by designing lessons that covered everything from fundamental concepts to practical applications. For example, when we introduced the concept of robots, we addressed elements of technology (how sensors and motors work), science (the impact of robotics on the environment), and literature (analyzing elements of the story in The Wild Robot). These interdisciplinary connections helped students see the relevance of the topic in different contexts.

Additionally, I incorporated elements of theater, teaching students about its main components, such as script, characters, and set design. As a culminating activity, we organized a play about robots, which was presented at the end of the semester. This not only reinforced the concepts learned but also gave students the opportunity to develop skills such as teamwork, oral expression, and creativity.

The careful planning of this unit demonstrated my mastery of the subject by adapting the concepts meaningfully for a diverse group of students, facilitating learning in a way that was both rigorous and accessible. I am convinced that the connection between subjects and the focus on meaningful experiences were key to maintaining my students’ interest and motivation.

With this evidence, I demonstrate that as an English teacher, I have increased my mastery of the following skills that are part of this competence, specifically, in terms of theoretical knowledge of my subject. As a second language educator whose mother language is not the one that I teach, I gave myself the task of taking some English courses within the same faculty to be able to strengthen and learn different techniques that contribute positively to guaranteeing a better result when I exercise. In order to demonstrate how the evidence I share is related to this competency, I must point out the following significant learning that I obtained by doing this work and completing the course, which allowed me to strengthen my mastery of this competency.

The first aspect is the importance of constant practice. In the American English pronunciation class, I learned that regular practice is essential to improve pronunciation. By regularly spending time practicing specific sounds and intonation patterns, significant gains in fluency and listening comprehension can be made. The second aspect was the focus on distinctive sounds. As part of the class, I learned to identify and work on the specific sounds that are distinctive to American English, such as vowel pronunciation, rhythm, and characteristic intonation. By paying attention to these details, one can improve clarity and naturalness when speaking in English.

The third and most significant aspect of learning for me was confidence. As I mentioned previously, English is not my native language; however, it is the subject I teach in the classroom. So I have always compared myself to other classmates who are more fluent in the language than I am. While doing this reflection, I realized that there is no single way to communicate things, and having a less marked accent in the language does not make me less qualified than my other colleagues to teach my subject.