Communicative language teaching to develop speaking skill in students of 8th grade at "Latacunga" elementary school.

The present project was carried out at ‘‘Latacunga Elementary School’’ located in the Once de Noviembre parish in Latacunga canton. The objective of the research is to identify the effective use of the Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) methodology for the improvement of the oral skills of the students. This research was conducted through a bibliographic review of books, magazines, and articles that demonstrate how the CLT methodology can be used to increase the ability to speak English. The studies analyzed successfully proved the efficiency of this approach and provided valuable information to improve language skills. The population was 15 students of the eighth grade of this educational institution, The students were randomly selected because the teacher teaches English from 7th to 10th grade. The methodology used for the research was quantitative with an experimental type to obtain the descriptive statistical analysis for each question through the survey designed for the students and an interview for the teacher. The student’s survey was elaborated with questions based on the activities during the language teaching and its effectiveness. During the teacher's interview, she was asked questions about her classroom teaching methods, the strategies she used to motivate her students, and the activities she taught to improve their speaking skills. The survey results indicate that students' deficiency of motivation in the classroom can interfere with their ability to use language correctly. This is primarily because the teaching methods and activities don't stimulate the development of oral communication skills. Based on the interview analysis, the teacher uses English in every class and encourages students to use the language through various activities with designated practice time. After conducting research, several conclusions were gotten. The most significant finding was that learning oral expression is highly challenging, especially in rural areas with fewer English teachers and less time to teach.

• Auteur principal: Chasi Hidalgo, Angel Geovanny (author)
• Autres auteurs: Ichina Guangatal, Pamela de las Mercedes (author)
• Format: bachelorThesis
• Langue: eng
• Publié: 2023
• Sujets: DESTREZA DEL HABLA; MOTIVACIÓN; INGLÉS
• Accès en ligne: http://repositorio.utc.edu.ec/handle/27000/11497