Implementation of didactic activities for teaching english speaking skills.

Abstract

In the teaching of English as a foreign language, in this case the correct acquisition of speaking skills, it is of utmost importance for the learners since it allows their competent development in the teaching-learning process. The current research work was carried out with the purpose of improving the learning of speaking skills in English. By implementing a didactic activities system based on active learning methods after evidencing the absence of didactic activities in class. The research responds to a qualitative paradigm with a descriptive design in which the use of a didactic activities system based on active learning methods for the improvement in English-speaking skills is analyzed. For the theoretical framework construction, the bibliographical documentation was used to support the validity and reliability of the research. Additionally, with the help of empirical methods such as participant observation, diagnostic test, and teacher interview, it was possible to diagnose the initial state of the population under study made up of first level “H” students from Centro de Educación Continua de la Universidad Técnica de Machala leaving aside the selection of the sample. Thus, considering the existing student’s needs, a didactic activities system based on active learning methods is proposed for the achievement of meaningful learning of the pupils. Finally, it is suggested to continue researching the topic using a variety of innovative activities aligned to constructivism, in order to fulfill the communicative competence, aim in speaking skills.