http://repositorio.ucsg.edu.ec/handle/3317/10653 2026-04-15T17:17:37Z http://repositorio.ucsg.edu.ec/handle/3317/22327 Título : Exploration of cognitive special needs at the Faculty of Administration of the University of Guayaquil for the design of a viable EFL teacher training proposal. Autor : Aguilar Echeverría, Elena Patricia Resumen : To research the aspects of special needs in the Faculty of Administration at the University of Guayaquil to identify possible weak elements. For this purpose, this study uses a quantitative method to describe and analyze the needs of professors about intellectual disability in the students’ population. The research confirmed the importance of applying pedagogical strategies as an essential means of improving teaching practices. The participants consisted of 42 professors from the English department of the Science Administration Faculty at the University of Guayaquil. There were both male and female participants based in Guayaquil in Ecuador during the academic year 2018-2019. Fourth main instruments were used to gather the data, a survey, a test, two semi-structured interviews, and a questionnaire (5 sources). Finally, an online training course was designed that delivers several cutting-edge resources by utilizing a website to enhance professors’ teaching practice with special needs students. 2023-11-17T00:00:00Z http://repositorio.ucsg.edu.ec/handle/3317/18632 Título : Using graded readers for engaging CEFR A2 students to read for pleasure at Universidad Politecnica Salesian. Autor : Vasco Muñoz, Jessica Isabel Descripción : This study reports on the use of graded readers as a vehicle to motivate students to read more in English. A month period was devoted for the implementation of this project. The participants of this study were twenty-seven students who belonged to the group 4202 which corresponds to an elementary level at Universidad Politecnica Salesiana in Guayaquil-Ecuador. The participants were asked to choose graded readers at the library of the university. Data obtained through speaking and writing diagnostic tests, a questionnaire about motivation and reading habits, quizzes, and interviews showed that using graded readers resulted in students’ improvement in vocabulary and writing skills. A mixed-methods approach was applied in order to integrate quantitative and qualitative data. The focus was based on action research for the betterment of reading practices. Likewise, this study examines how an appropriate selection of books can affect students’ perceptions about the work with graded readers 2022-05-01T00:00:00Z http://repositorio.ucsg.edu.ec/handle/3317/17651 Título : Students’ attitude towards EFL acquisition in the learning climate of Amarilis Fuentes Alcivar Public High School. Autor : Higuera Salvatierra, Celeste Josefina Descripción : EFL learning is a challenge for students in public high schools in Ecuador. One of the most negative aspects teachers face is learners’ attitudes towards English Foreign Language learning. This study was conducted (1) to characterize the students’ attitude towards EFL learning, (2) to describe the learning environment of the EFL classroom, (3) to determine how the students’ attitude is influenced by this learning environment at Amarilis Fuentes Alcívar high school in Guayaquil. This thesis analyses the result of a survey on 118 undergraduate EFL students, a survey to 9 English teachers; and a class observation. The survey to students focused on the learners’ attitude towards English learning and causes that might influence on it. The survey to teachers focused on EFL classes with students of different levels of competence to collect demographic information ; and finally, the class observation focused on corroborating information to understand the aspects that affect English learning. For data collection, a 19 item questionnaire was administered to students, a 7 questions survey was administrated to teachers and a class observation with 9 aspects of learning. Result of the quantitative analysis shows that students at the beginning of the course have had very high expectation towards English language learning. However, the data also revealed that they have had negative feelings regarding classroom instructions and motivation in their learning experience. It also showed that students feel unsatisfied with the curriculum and the teaching methodology teachers have applied. Several suggestions have been made regarding to motivation, curriculum, and teaching material. 2021-10-11T00:00:00Z http://repositorio.ucsg.edu.ec/handle/3317/15881 Título : Using technology-mediated practice for the enhancement of A1 level english grammar accuracy in secondary school students. Autor : Martillo Ochoa, Róssula Amarilis Descripción : This study began with an examination of the English learning needs of eighth grade learners at the 10 de Agosto private school. Aspects such as motivation in students using technology and ICT, the role of technology in education, and the advantages of using technology for foreign language learning were analyzed. This study also presents a testing stage of the materials designed to fulfill the needs of the students who participated in this study. Based on the data collected, this study provides information about students’ diagnostic evaluation, surveys to teachers, a CD, and a grammar booklet. During the development of the project, the design, implementation and testing of an interactive CD were performed. The CD was designed as a means to provide support and practice through audiovisual and integrated learning. Moreover, to accompany the CD, a corresponding booklet was designed for students to practice grammar, so their English learning practices could improve. The main goal was to reinforce proper construction of sentences among 8th graders at the levels A1.1 and 1.2, which is beyond what the Ministry of Education English Curriculum requires (Ministerio de Educación, 2016a). 2021-02-01T00:00:00Z