Exposition of Colombian Students to an Authentic Language Learning Context

The current study aims at implementing online pedagogical strategies to foster quality education by exposing them to native language interactions. It was carried out in a mixed context; the first was Euclides Lizarazo departmental ethno-educational institution in Magdalena Colombia and the second wa...

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Autores:
Restrepo Ruiz, Marisela
Martinez Bula, Ligia Rosa
Tipo de recurso:
Article of investigation
Fecha de publicación:
2023
Institución:
Corporación Universitaria del Caribe - CECAR
Repositorio:
Repositorio Digital CECAR
Idioma:
eng
OAI Identifier:
oai:repositorio.cecar.edu.co:cecar/10804
Acceso en línea:
https://repositorio.cecar.edu.co/handle/cecar/10804
Palabra clave:
Teaching and learning process
Authenticcontexts
Learners’ language exposition
English-native speakers
Technological resources
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openAccess
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Derechos Reservados. Corporación Universitaria del Caribe – CECAR
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Summary:The current study aims at implementing online pedagogical strategies to foster quality education by exposing them to native language interactions. It was carried out in a mixed context; the first was Euclides Lizarazo departmental ethno-educational institution in Magdalena Colombia and the second was English Connect in Las Vegas, United states. The research population was 15 eleven graders at the official system in Colombia and sixth students from U.S.A. This investigation was experimental with a qualitative approach and a descriptive scope. Within thisresearch, there were some unplanned findings throughout its implementation, which became important for the analysis phase, such as limited proficiency in the use of electronic devices, at least for academic purposes and/or interaction for English language development, employing collaborative language learning with native speakers and fostering self-confidence withtechnological resources, among others. Notwithstanding, this project had many positive results since it was possible to diagnose learners’ English proficiency level, design thevirtual pedagogical strategies, and analyze learners’ perception regarding the intervention in order to track their progress and define the impact. To conclude, it is essential to mention that school learners in Colombia, who learn English as a mandatory requirement, especially the ones from the official system findtheEnglishlearning useless, since, in most cases, they do not consider either work or travel with/to English-speaking countries