CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR INSTRUCTORS AT THE ARMY'S INSTITUTE OF ECONOMICS AND FINANCE

This article aims to explore the characteristics of the teaching staff at the Army Institute of Economics and Finance (IEFEx), in particular the ad hoc instructors, reflecting on the possible impact of their ongoing training on the effectiveness of the teaching-learning process.To this end, the basic legislation of the Army Education System, to which this institute belongs, is presented.Through bibliographical and documentary research, the teaching staff, purpose, target audience and teaching areas covered by IEFEx are presented.A diagnosis carried out by the Army on its teaching system is also presented, for comparison and reference purposes.The results show: a low number of teachers trained in the area of Education; a high number of ad hoc instructors on the teaching staff; the prevalence of the lecture teaching technique; and the occurrence of pedagogical refresher courses as provided for in the Army's teaching legislation.Considering that this article is an ongoing study, we conclude that there are indications of opportunities to improve the processes of continuing education for ad hoc teachers and teaching and learning at IEFEx.Finally, we suggest that the subject be explored further by applying indicators on the effectiveness of IEFEx courses and internships in order to collaborate with the proposal of new tools for improving the teaching staff adapted to the peculiarities of this Institute.