The impact of codeswitching in the learning process of grammar and vocabulary in an online EFL student from Colombia
| dc.audience | Todo Público | |
| dc.contributor.advisor | Simpson, JoEllen | |
| dc.contributor.author | Shiwa, Maria Ximena | |
| dc.coverage.spatial | Cali de Lat: 03 24 00 N degrees minutes Lat: 3.4000 decimal degrees Long: 076 30 00 W degrees minutes Long: -76.5000 decimal degrees. | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-06-22T22:22:48Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025-06-04 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Este estudio examina el impacto del cambio de código (CC) en el aprendizaje de gramática y vocabulario en un estudiante colombiano de inglés como lengua extranjera (EFL) de 6 años que cursa estudios en línea. Si bien el CC se utiliza ampliamente en la enseñanza de idiomas, las opiniones sobre su efectividad siguen divididas. Este estudio de caso de investigación-acción empleó un enfoque de métodos mixtos, utilizando observaciones, pruebas previas y posteriores, y entrevistas con el estudiante y su madre a lo largo de dos ciclos de instrucción: uno que incorporaba el CC y otro que lo minimizaba. En el Ciclo 1, el CC se utilizó para explicaciones, instrucciones y comprensión, disminuyendo gradualmente a medida que el estudiante se adaptaba. En el Ciclo 2, el estudiante mostró una mejora en sus habilidades de inglés e informática, pero aún recurría al CC para conceptos difíciles. Las entrevistas revelaron que el CC redujo la ansiedad, aumentó la participación y apoyó el aprendizaje, aunque tanto el estudiante como su madre prefirieron una reducción gradual a medida que mejoraba su competencia. Las pruebas previas y posteriores mostraron progreso más allá de las calificaciones, incluyendo mejoras en la confianza, la expresión oral, la comprensión auditiva y la escritura. En general, el CS facilitó la comprensión y la motivación, especialmente para los principiantes, y cuando se utiliza estratégicamente, puede optimizar el aprendizaje durante la transición hacia una mayor inmersión en inglés. | spa |
| dc.description.abstract | This study examines the impact of code - switching (CS) on grammar and vocabulary learning in a 6 - year - old online EFL student from Colombia. While CS is widely used in language teaching, opinions on its effectiveness remain divided. This action research case study employed a mixed - methods approach, using observations, pre - and post - tests, and interviews with the student and his mother across two instructional cycles — one incorporating CS and one minimizing it. In Cycle 1, CS was used for explanations, directions, and comprehension, gradually decreasing as the student adapted. In Cycle 2, the student showed improved English and computer skills but still relied on CS for difficult concepts. Interviews revealed that CS reduced anxiety, increased engagement, and supported learning, though both the student and his mother favored gradual reduction as proficiency improved. Pre - and post - tests showed progress beyond scores, including gains in confidence, speaking, listening, and writing. Overall, CS facilitated comprehension and motivation, particularly for beginners, and when used strategically, it can optimize learning while transitioning toward greater English immersion. | eng |
| dc.description.degreelevel | Magíster | |
| dc.description.degreename | Trabajo de grado para optar al título de Magister en la Enseñanza del inglés Como Lengua Extranjera | |
| dc.description.tableofcontents | Chapter 1 -- Introduction -- Justification -- Research Question -- Objectives -- General Objective -- Specific Objectives -- Chapter 2: Literature Review -- Types and uses of code - switching -- The effects of using code - switching -- Teachers and Students Perspectives on Code - switching -- Chapter 3: Methodology -- Introduction -- 3.1 Research Design -- 3.2. Sampling Strategy -- 3.2.1. Participants -- 3.2.2. Setting -- 3.2.3. Ethical Considerations -- 3.3. Data Collection Methods -- 3.3.1. Pre - Tests -- 3.3.2 Post - Tests -- 3.3.3. Action Plan -- 3.3.4. Observation Sheet -- 3.3.5. Interviews -- 3.4. Data Analysis -- 3.5. Limitations -- 3.5. Summary -- Chapter 4: Research Findings & Discussions -- 4.1 Pre - tests -- Post - tests and Observations -- Cycle 1: Using Codeswitching -- Cycle 1: Summary -- Cycle 2: Not using codeswitching -- Cycle 2: Summary -- 4.2 Interviews -- 4.3 Pretests and Post - Tests -- Chapter 5: Conclusions -- Recommendations and Limitations -- Conclusions -- Recommendations -- Limitations -- Appendix 1: Consent Form -- Appendix 2 : Pre – Test: Cycle 1 – Using Codeswitching -- Appendix 3 : Pre – Test Cycle 2: Not using Codeswitching -- Appendix 4 : Post - Test: Cycle 1 – Using Codeswitching -- Appendix 5 : Post - Test Cycle 2 - Not using codeswitching -- Appendix 6 : Observation Sheet for Student Codeswitching -- Appendix 7 : Observation sheet for Teacher codeswitching -- Appendix 8 : Interviews | spa |
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| dc.language.iso | eng | |
| dc.publisher | Universidad Icesi | |
| dc.publisher.faculty | Ciencias Humanas | |
| dc.publisher.place | Santiago de Cali | |
| dc.publisher.program | Maestría en Enseñanza del inglés Como Lengua Extranjera | |
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| dc.subject.proposal | Cambio de código | spa |
| dc.subject.proposal | Gramática | spa |
| dc.subject.proposal | Vocabulario | spa |
| dc.subject.proposal | Estudiante EFL en línea | spa |
| dc.subject.proposal | Proceso de aprendizaje | spa |
| dc.subject.proposal | Colombia | spa |
| dc.subject.proposal | Codeswitching | eng |
| dc.subject.proposal | Grammar | eng |
| dc.subject.proposal | Vocabulary | eng |
| dc.subject.proposal | Online EFL student | eng |
| dc.subject.proposal | Learning process | eng |
| dc.subject.proposal | Colombia | eng |
| dc.subject.proposal | Tesis de Maestría en Enseñanza del inglés Como Lengua Extranjera | spa |
| dc.title | The impact of codeswitching in the learning process of grammar and vocabulary in an online EFL student from Colombia | spa |
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