Working the Speaking Skill by Using a Web Page in English Classes

Authors

  • Ilba Yaneth Rodríguez Tamayo Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia
  • Yelipsa Barrera Parra Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje, SENA
  • Amanda Lizeth Burgos Jimenez Colegio la Presentación de Tunja
  • Adriana Lizeth Cuevas Peña Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia
  • Andrea Nataly Lara Vargas Colegio Gimnasio el Bosque, Chiquinquirá, Colombia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.19053/2011835X.11983

Keywords:

autonomous learning, English speaking skill, English teaching through ICTs

Abstract

Information and communication technologies, or ICTs, have gained importance in the globalized world. Meanwhile, they are also a challenge for teachers, who might be reflecting on their teaching practices. The following paper reports on a study developed with sixth graders at a public institution in Tunja, Colombia. The study was implemented during the first semester of 2016, and its goal was to develop speaking skills through workshops organized on a web page. Data was  collected through field notes, students’ artifacts, recordings, and questionnaires. The results showed that the use of ICTs caught the students’ attention, encouraged them to speak English, and increased their vocabulary. Being able to speak and understand more vocabulary could help students use the language in real life situations, as well as reinforce their learning autonomy.

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Rodríguez, I. Y., Barrera, Y., Burgos, A. L., Cuevas, A. L., & Lara, A. N. (2020). Working the speaking skill by using a web page in English classes. ENLETAWA Journal, 13(2), 49-73.

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Published

2020-10-29

How to Cite

Rodríguez Tamayo, I. Y., Barrera Parra, Y., Burgos Jimenez, A. L., Cuevas Peña, A. L., & Lara Vargas, A. N. (2020). Working the Speaking Skill by Using a Web Page in English Classes. Enletawa Journal, 13(2), 49–73. https://doi.org/10.19053/2011835X.11983

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