Some Teachers and Students’ Perceptions about Pedagogical Strategies in the English Classes

• Gladis Leonor Arias Rodríguez ^[1]
  1. [1] Universidad Santo Tomás

     Universidad Santo Tomás

     Santiago, Chile

     
• Localización: Lingüística y Literatura, ISSN-e 0120-5587, Vol. 41, Nº. 78, 2020, págs. 139-162
• Idioma: inglés
• DOI: 10.17533/udea.lyl.n78a06
• Títulos paralelos:
  • Algunas percepciones de los profesores y los estudiantes sobre las estrategias pedagógicas en las clases de inglés
• Enlaces
  • Texto completo (pdf)
• Resumen
  • español

    En este estudio se analizaron las percepciones sobre las estrategias implementadas en los grados octavo y noveno de un colegio privado de bachillerato durante el primer semestre de 2019. Los datos se obtuvieron a través de una entrevista semi-estructurada y una encuesta. Los resultados muestran que el colegio utiliza un libro guía como material académico principal; sin embargo, a los estudiantes y profesores les gustaría usar otros recursos que fomenten la comunicación. Se evidencia la importancia de escuchar a profesores y estudiantes para identificar aspectos que ayuden a mejorar la enseñanza y aprendizaje de inglés como lengua extranjera.

  • English

    This study analyzed the perceptions about the strategies applied in 8th and 9th grades at a private high school during the first semester of 2019. Data were gathered through a semi-structured interview and a survey. The findings show that the school uses a guide book as the main academic material; however, students and teachers would like to use other materials that foster communication. The research evidences the importance of listening to teachers and students in order to find out aspects that help to improve EFL teaching and learning.

• Referencias bibliográficas
  • Ahmad, S. & Roa, C. (2013). Applying Communicative Approach in Teaching English as a Foreign Language: A Case Study of Pakistan. Porta...
  • Ahmad, S. (2016). Importance of English Communication Skills. International Journal of Applied Research. 2(3), 478–480. Retrieved from http://www.allresearchjournal.com/archives/2016/vol2issue3/PartH/2-3-47.pdf
  • Ahmadi, M. (2018). The use of Technology in English Language Learning. A Literature Review. International Journal Research in English Education...
  • Alesina, A. & La Ferrara, E. (2005). Ethnic Diversity and Economic Performance. Retrieved from: https://dash.harvard.edu/bitstream/handle/1/4553005/alesinassrn_ethnicdiversity.p|d|f?sequence=2
  • Apriyandini, D. (2016). An Analysis of English Teaching Strategies at Vocational High School of Art. A Case Study at AMN Negeri 8/SMKI Surakarte...
  • Aristizabal, C. (2008). Metodología de Investigación. Colombia: Fundación Universitaria Luis Amigo. Retrieved from: http://www.funlam.edu.co/administracion.modulo/NIVEL-
  • Baškarada, S. (2013). Qualitative Case Study Guidelines. DSTO Defence Science and Technology Organisation. Retrieved from http://dspace.dsto.defence.gov.au/dspace/ 8....
  • Brown, D. (2002). English Language Teaching in the «Post-Method» Era: Toward Better Diagnosis, Treatment, and Assessment. In Richards, J....
  • Buendía, X. & Macías, D. (2019). The Professional Development of English Language Teachers in Colombia: A Review of the Literature. Colombian...
  • Corbetta, P. (2010). Metodología y técnicas de investigación social. España: McGraw- Hill/interamericana. Retrieved from http://diversidadlocal.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/metodologc3ada-y-tc3a9cnica
  • Council of Europe (2001). Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning teaching Assessment. Cambridge: Cambridge University...
  • Cronquist, K. & Fiszbein, A. (2017). English Language Learning in Latin America. The Dialogue Leadership for the Americas. Retrieved from...
  • Charpentier, W. (2014). The Use of ICTs in the B.A. in English Teaching. Actualidades Investigativas en Educación, 14(1). Instituto de Investigación...
  • Donkoh, K., Eshun, E., & Acquaye, V. (2015). Learning Styles and Factors Affecting Learning: Perception of 2013/2014 Final Year Post-Diploma...
  • EF English Proficiency Index (EF EPI). (2014). Esta quarta edição do Índice de Proficiência em Inglês (EF EPI) classifica 63 países e territórios...
  • Gedamu, A. (2019). English Language Teachers’ and Students’ Perceptions of Teachers Communication Behavior in Selected Secondary Schools in...
  • Gilakjani, A. (2012). Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic Learning Styles and Their Impact on English Language Teaching. Journal of Studies in Education,...
  • Glaser, B. & Strauss, A. (2006). The Discovery of Grounded Theory. Strategies for Qualitative Research. New Brunswick (U.S.A.) and London...
  • Hubbard, P. (2017). Technology and Professional Development. The TESOL Encyclopedia of English Language Teaching. . DOI: 10.1002/9781118784235.eelt0426
  • Kárpáti, L. (2017). The Use of Communication Strategies in English Language Education. International Journal of Humanities and Social Development...
  • Katsos, N. (2011). Education First EF EPI. Índice de Nivel de Inglés. Cambridge University. Retrieved from http://www.ef.com/sitecore//~/media/efcom/epi/pdf/EF-EPI-2011...
  • Lawler, E. Chen, M., & Venso, E. (2007). Student Perspectives on Teaching Techniquesand Outstanding Teachers. Journal of the Scholarship...
  • Li, G. & Ni, X. (2012). Use of Technology to Support the Learning and Teaching of English in China. In Perspectives on Teaching and Learning...
  • Makarova, E. (2014). Role of Individual Learning Pathways in Non-Threatening Teaching and learning Environment Development. Universal Journal...
  • Mantiri, O. (2013). The Influence of Culture on Learning Styles. SSRN Electronic Journal. DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.2566117
  • Merrian, S. (1998).Qualitative Research and Case Study: Applications in Education. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers. Retrieved from http://www.appstate.edu/~jacksonay/rcoe/merriam.pdf
  • Ministerio de Educación Nacional República de Colombia (2016). Políticas educativas para la enseñanza del inglés. Retrieved from http://www.mineducacion.gov.co/1759/articles-115174_archivo_pdf.pdf
  • Ministerio de Educación Nacional (2006). Estándares Básicos de Competencias en Lenguas Extranjeras: Inglés. Bogotá: Imprenta Nacional. Retrieved...
  • Ngoc, T. & Samad, S. (2019). A Qualitative Case Study into Exploring the Learning Styles and Learning Strategies of Non English Major...
  • Talak-Kiryk, A. (2010). Using Games in a Foreign Language Classroom. SIT Graduate Institute. M.A. TESOL Collection. Retrieved from http://digitalcollections.sit.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1488&context=ipp_collection.
  • Talley, P. (2014). Students’ Responses to Learn Autonomy in Taiwan: An investigation into Learners’ Beliefs. International Journal of Humanities...
  • Velazco, M. & Mosquera, F. (2012). Estrategias didácticas para el aprendizaje colaborativo. PAIEP. Retrieved from http://acreditacion.udistrital.edu.co/flexibilidad/estrategias_didacticas_aprendizaje
  • Vodopija-Krstanoviæ, I. & Brala-Vukanoviæ, M. (2012). EFL Students' Perspectives on English: The (Widening) Gap Between Ideals and...
  • Yeasmin, S. & Rahman, K. (2012). Triangulation Research Method as the Tool of Social Science Research. BupJournal, 1(1), 154-163. Retrieved...
  • Zhou, M. (2011). Learning Styles and Teaching Styles in College English Teaching. School of Foreign Languages, Zhejiang Gongshang University,...