Práticas Educativas nas Redes: o Ensino de Inglês no TikTok

Abstract

The present research aims to analyze the teaching practices of Brazilian English teachers on the TikTok platform. Therefore, the specific objectives were to describe the teachers' practices, understand the teaching methodologies and pedagogical strategies used, and analyze the teachers' perceptions of their own practices and motivations as educators who create content for the platform. For data collection, we used semi-structured interviews and the analysis of videos and profiles on TikTok. Our analysis was qualitative, descriptive, and critical. The research results indicate that English language teachers who produce content on TikTok develop strategies to establish a distinct brand and identity with the aim of reaching a wider audience. Furthermore, they produce content on other platforms and seek to follow trends to increase their views and likes. The main objectives of these teachers include making English language learning accessible to a broad audience, pursuing monetization opportunities, and exploring possibilities for innovation in pedagogical practice. However, the analysis revealed that traditional teaching techniques still predominate in English language education. As for video production, teachers primarily use the native tools and features offered by the platform to create, edit, and format their videos.