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Ítem An analysis of students’ needs at programa de formación complementaria in Normal Superior de Popayán(Universidad Icesi, 2019-01-01) Burbano Astaiza, Paula Andrea; Biancha Ramirez , Hector Fabio; Asesor TesisThis study investigated the English language needs of the students in the Programa de Formación Complementaria in Escuela Normal Superior de Popayán from the perspectives of administrators, teachers and students (undergraduates and graduates) in order to evaluate the academic program and its constraints in a deeper way. Data was collected through interviews and focus groups, a total of 15 people were involved in the study. A questionnaire was also applied to a total of 35 students. After collecting the date, questionnaires were initially analyzed using three precoded categories: English language, students’ needs and constraints and the English academic program. The interviews were transcribed in order to comprehend in a better way the opinions and students´ interests and to facilitate the identification of repetitive patterns.Ítem Fostering foreign languages learning through music : music beyond its instrumentalization(Universidad Icesi, 2022-01-01) Da Cunha, Diego Müller; Biancha Ramírez, Héctor Fabio; Asesor TesisThe purpose of this research is to critically analyze the usage of music in foreign languages classes, such as the benefits it brings to the classroom environment, cognitive and emotional effects that music provokes in foreign language students and some disadvantages the usage of music can bring to the classroom. Music is an essential element to a foreign language class, since its usage increases memory capacity, attention, and concentration, it stimulates creativity and child-like imagination (Berrío, 2011). Music is a tool that helps to easily learn a foreign language in a nice way students have fun (Bustamente, 2016), students can improve speaking skills by listening activities (Pérez, 2010), low affective filters and music achieves different multiple intelligences. Music increases motivation, concentration and generates a good atmosphere, it decreases stress and introduces cultural aspects of a foreign language (Ruiz Calatrava, 2016). Finally, Lake (2002) states that music is more than just words and notes on paper, music is an environment that expresses emotion and conveys a message. Lake remarks that music is the most potent instrument for education. Due to the reasons presented before, it is important to think critically about the usage of music in the classroom. It is crucial to create an effective environment to use music in a foreign language class, because many factors can positively or negatively affect the class, for example, the genre of the song, the complexity of the lyrics, the pre, while and post task for instance.Ítem The effect of language anxiety in oral production in university students(Universidad Icesi, 2017-01-01) Franco Villalba, Aida Luz; Díaz Mejía, Diana Margarita; Asesor Tesis; Asesor TesisThe aim of the current research study is to investigate how the three dimensions of foreign language anxiety; test anxiety, communication apprehension and fear of negative evaluation affect the oral production of a group of students who are studying English as a foreign language. On the other hand the methodology used to gather the information consisted of assessing the speaking performance the students have in two oral presentations, one in an anxiety-free environment and the other in front of the class. The sample of this research study comprises three students between A1 and B2 level, according to the CEFR who are studying at Icesi University (2 females and one male).Ítem La efectividad de la implementación de una unidad didáctica basada en el método de Respuesta Física Total (TPR) para el aprendizaje de inglés en estudiantes de primero de primaria de un colegio bilingüe de la ciudad de Santiago de Cali(Universidad Icesi, 2018-01-01) López Díaz, Julián Andrés; Portilla Quintero, Brayan; Asesor TesisEl presente proyecto de investigación revisa la efectividad de la implementación de una unidad didáctica siguiendo el método de Respuesta Física Total con un grupo de estudiantes de primero de primaria de un colegio bilingüe de la ciudad de Cali, a través de una medición inicial y final del desempeño de los estudiantes, y de unas entrevistas a las docentes de Inglés y Club de Conversación antes y después de la ejecución de la unidad didáctica. Entre los hallazgos principales se encontró que sí existe efectividad de la unidad didáctica usando TPR debido al mejoramiento del desempeño de los estudiantes durante uno de los periodos académicos de la Institución, y a elementos motivacionales y de interés que presentaron las maestras y los estudiantes como resultado de la investigación. El proyecto abre las posibilidades para implementar otras actividades con método TPR por un periodo de tiempo más prolongado, y permite la aplicación de nuevas metodologías en el aula para el mejoramiento docente tanto en profesores con experiencia como en aquellos inexpertos en la enseñanza del inglés.Ítem Academic improvement in english in two 7th grade students rejected by their classmates at a public educational institution(Universidad Icesi, 2020-01-01) Llantén Diaz, Sandra Lorena; Peñafort Camacho, Cristina; Asesor TesisThis study has the purpose of improving the academic level in English class of two students, who have had low academic performance. This, at the same time has been a barrier to interact with their classmates who express negative and hurting utterances about them. To achieve the study objective, it was necessary to design an action plan encouraging academic strategies such as cooperative learning and alternative assessment tools that would consider their strengths and weaknesses to foster social interaction in the group. This case study took place in a public school in Yumbo, Valle del Cauca, Colombia. The two students belong to a group of 30 students of seventh grade. It has a qualitative design, data was collected through observations and analysis of activities designed from the perspective of the task based learning method. The main finding is to have verified that the students responded to the process when the teacher considered their needs. This means that the teacher assisted all her students and ensured an inclusive education.Ítem "The marvelous talk show" experiencia innovadora en la enseñanza del inglés como lengua extranjera en la virtualidad : sistematización de una experiencia educativa(Universidad Icesi, 2022-01-01) García Peña, Brenda Vanessa; Valencia Restrepo, Johanna Elizabeth; Asesor TesisEste documento sistematiza de manera retrospectiva una experiencia educativa en la enseñanza del idioma inglés como lengua extranjera en un reconocido centro de idiomas en la ciudad de Cali en la modalidad virtual. Se pretende reconstruir y analizar las fases de planeación e implementación desde los componentes pedagógico, didáctico y tecnológico con conceptos claves como las pedagogías emergentes y socio constructivista, el aprendizaje basado en proyectos, aprendizaje cooperativo, el presente perfecto, pasado simple, CLT (Communicative Language Teaching), herramientas TIC, habilidades del siglo XXI, entre otros. Asimismo, se tiene en cuenta y se examinan las percepciones de los diferentes actores en la experiencia de aprendizaje “The Marvelous Talk Show.” Las reflexiones sobre la práctica permiten visualizar la posibilidad de desarrollar una experiencia educativa significativa en la educación no formal para el empleo nutrida de metodologías inductivas y del CLT (Communicative Language Teaching), de plantear un proyecto que desarrolle las cuatro habilidades lingüísticas, de la creación de materiales, de plantear los roles del docente y los estudiantes, las interacciones sociales entre los participantes así como la posibilidad de replicar esta experiencia en el mismo instituto y otros centros de idiomas.