Task-based learning to develop the productive skills

Abstract

The use of modern approaches in the English education area has been avoided due to different aspects such as time and knowledge. However, some educators agree with the idea of using modern approaches to improve English language skills and teach the language. The present study has the purpose to determine the influence of using TaskBased learning in the development of students' productive skills using a preexperimental method of research. The population considered for this research was 19 students, 12 females and 7 males with an age range between 8 to 9 years old from fifth grade at Unidad Educativa “Glenn Doman”. The research lasted four weeks during which ten interventions were carried out, two interventions for the pre-test and posttest applications, and eight interventions for each lesson plan based on the Task-Based learning approach. Nevertheless, the work modality was face-to-face classes for developing the tasks to improve writing and speaking skills. After the four-week interventions, the quantitative data was gathered and analyzed using the SPSS program comparing the scores from the pre-test and post-test with an average improvement of 2.8 to 4.2. Finally, for the verification of the hypotheses, the author used the T-Student test concluding that the Task-Based learning approach has a positive impact on the development of learners´ productive skills.