Sistema de procedimientos metodológicos para mejorar el listening en estudiantes con necesidades educativas especiales: discapacidad visual

Abstract

This investigation aims to improve the listening skills in the English language of a visually impaired student in the first semester of the degree course in pedagogy of national and foreign languages by means of a system of methodological procedures, which can be adapted to the curricula of regular courses that include students with this type of need. This research is based on the qualitative paradigm, using theoretical methods such as analytical-synthetic and historical-logical, as well as empirical methods such as participant observation, an interview with the student and a survey for the teachers. Additionally, the study is based on the audio-lingual method with an intuitive-imitative approach where the sub skill of listening is developed according to Recognizing suprasegmental features of pronunciation that allow the student to listen, process the language and give an oral response to their activities. In accordance with the above, an activity is applied in which its effectiveness has been corroborated in relation to their special educational needs, increasing their knowledge of the foreign language. In conclusion the system of activities manages to provide teaching-learning resources for the inclusion of students with special educational needs in a regular classroom.