The Pre-Service Teachers' Experiences on English Language Teaching in the New Normal in Nonthaburi, Thailand

In today’s educational landscape, there is a growing emphasis on preparing future educators to meet the evolving demands of English Language Teaching (ELT), particularly during the teaching practicum. This study aimed to explore and interpret, and gain a thorough understanding of pre-service teachers’ experiences on ELT in the new normal during their teaching practicum. A quantitative approach was employed, utilizing semi-structured interviews, observations, and thematic consultations to collect and validate data. Eight pre-service teachers from a private university in Nonthaburi, Thailand participated in the study. The data were analyzed using Colaizzi’s Method, with results derived through triangulation. The findings revealed four key themes: 1communication barriers in addressing student needs, 2consistency in English language use, 3effective instructional materials, and 4the role of the practicum in improving teaching skills. These results highlight the critical function of the teaching practicum in enhancing the interpersonal, language, and pedagogical skills of pre-service teachers on ELT, aligning with the modern educational requirements.