The impact of Theme-Based Instruction: Trending Topics on Speaking Skills, in EFL ninth-grade learners from B.E.S Presidente Velasco
Resumen
Recent studies suggest that integrating trending topics into language learning positively influences students' speaking abilities. This approach enables students to engage with language in a relevant and meaningful way, aligning with their evolving interests. This study aims to investigate the impact of incorporating Theme-Based Instruction (TBI)with Trending Topics into English as a Foreign Language (EFL) instruction, especially on the speaking skills of ninth-grade learners. The study involves 46 participants from the ninth grade at Presidente Velasco High School in La Troncal. To achieve this, a mixed-methods approach was adopted, including pre-and post-tests, surveys, interviews, and classroom observations. The findings showed significant improvement in the experimental group in vocabulary usage, pronunciation, and interaction skills compared to the control group. These results open the door to the adoption of TBI, with a focus on trending topics like famous individuals, social media, and technology, as a promising and widely applicable method for language learners in the present and future. Therefore, by exploring the effects of TBI on language proficiency, this research contributes to a more effective and enjoyable language learning experience.
Keywords:
Educational innovation, speaking skill, EFL.
RESUMEN
Estudios recientes sugieren que la integración de temas de actualidad en el aprendizaje de idiomas influye positivamente en la capacidad de expresión oral de los alumnos. Este enfoque permite a los estudiantes comprometerse con el lenguaje de una manera relevante y significativa, en consonancia con sus intereses en evolución. El objetivo de este estudio es investigar el impacto de la incorporación de la enseñanza basada en temas (TBI) con Temas de actualidad en la enseñanza del inglés como lengua extranjera (EFL), especialmente en las destrezas orales de los alumnos de noveno curso. El estudio involucra a 46 participantes del noveno grado de la Preparatoria Presidente Velasco de La Troncal. Para lograrlo, se adoptó un enfoque de métodos mixtos, que incluía pruebas previas y posteriores, encuestas, entrevistas y observaciones en el aula. Los resultados mostraron una mejora significativa en el grupo experimental en el uso del vocabulario, la pronunciación y las habilidades de interacción en comparación con el grupo de control. Estos resultados abren la puerta a la adopción de la LCT, centrada en temas de actualidad como las personas famosas, las redes sociales y la tecnología, como método prometedor y ampliamente aplicable para los estudiantes de idiomas en el presente y en el futuro. Por lo tanto, al explorar los efectos de TBI en la competencia lingüística, esta investigación contribuye a una experiencia de aprendizaje de idiomas más eficaz y agradable.
Palabras clave:
Innovación educacional, destreza de hablar, EFL (inglés como lengua extranjera).
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