Use of didactic materials as methods of vocabulary insertion in english language teaching.

Abstract

The following research analyzes a relationship between the implementation of a plan with a sequence of different lessons and an English vocabulary development based on the use of didactic resources such as worksheets with the aim of contributing with a betterment on the acquisition of the vocabulary in students from 4th basic education at “Paúl Harris” Elementary school. The object of study in this research is the English teaching-learning process in basic education in which it is used empirical methods for instance observation, semi-structured interview and pedagogical tests which contribute with the measurement process. The current study is developed through a quantitative methodology with an empirical and analytical approach involving a population of 32 basic education students. The research provides a system with dynamic lessons and recreational activities that improve the English vocabulary learning significantly. Data analysis is supported with comparative-descriptive statistics and to verify the hypothesis a Chi-squared test is applied as a technique which allows to know how the English vocabulary learning increases in the students.