English language education management  at the University of Pinar Del Río Language Centre

Tamara Gutiérrez Baffil; Rubén Alejandro Pérez Gutiérrez

Tamara Gutiérrez Baffil*	tamara@upr.edu.cu	University of Pinar del Río (Cuba)
Rubén Alejandro Pérez Gutiérrez	ruben.alejandro@upr.edu.cu	University of Pinar del Río (Cuba)

Summary:

Implementing a policy to enhance continuous training for professionals in the Cuban educational system has prompted a diagnostic assessment of the university model and, more specifically, the English language education program. One of the proposed solutions to graduate competent professionals in this language is to improve the English training process in higher education. A management study was conducted to accomplish this goal. This study focuses on the Language Centre of Pinar del Rio University. It aims to present the key aspects of the English training process management that have led to its improvement. The research employed theoretical methods such as historical-logical, analysis-synthesis, modelling, and empirical methods such as document analysis, observation, and group interviews. The study involved 135 students starting the policy, 21 English teachers from the language centre, and 20 from non-English subjects. The findings highlight the essential aspects of management that have contributed to improving English language education at the university.

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Keywords:

Professional education; English teaching; management; continuous improvement.

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Journal:

Volume. 19 - issue 1 / 2023

VIETNAM JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL SCIENCES

English language education management at the University of Pinar Del Río Language Centre