TY  - THES 
TI  - Improving speaking skills in english through a student-centered approach in third semester students of the modern languages program at Universidad del Cauca.
PB  - Universidad Icesi
PY  - 2020
UR  - http://repository.icesi.edu.co/biblioteca_digital/handle/10906/87756
AB  - This research project was focused on the implementation of a student-centered approach using collaborative learning strategies to improve English-speaking skills in a group of ten third semester students from the Universidad del Cauca, North Branch in Santander de Quilichao, Cauca, Colombia. This study undertook action research as the method of inquiry. The problem identified was the third semester students’ low level of oral production, low self-confidence, and lack of active participation in the English due to the lack of practice of speaking in class. The data collection instruments were two surveys, three diagnostic speaking activities assessed through a speaking rubric, five speaking class activities using collaborative learning and the teacher's log which included the lesson plans, recordings and observation reported in a diary. The results of the first survey plus the literature review inspired the action plan made up of nine student-centered lessons plans to foster and improve speaking through collaborative learning strategies. The results proved the effectiveness of a student-centered environment with the use of collaborative learning strategies in improving English-speaking skills. The third semester students showed a higher level of oral production and self-confidence and partook more actively in class.
KW  - Universidad del Cauca
KW  - Idiomas extranjeros
KW  - Estudiantes
KW  - Docentes
KW  - Lengua extranjera
KW  - Inglés - Enseñanza
KW  - Inglés
KW  - Estrategias de aprendizaje
KW  - Aprendizaje colaborativo
KW  - Habilidades comunicativas
KW  - Habilidades linguisticas
KW  - Metodología científica
KW  - Diagnóstico educativo
KW  - Participación activa
KW  - Encuestas
KW  - Tésis
KW  - Departamento de Idiomas
KW  - Educación
KW  - Departamento de Pedagogía
ER  -