Diseño de una cartilla metodológica para el fortalecimiento del proceso enseñanza y aprendizaje del inglés como lengua extranjera para el grado 2°de la Institución Educativa Instituto Técnico Industrial, sede Cristo Rey de Ocaña.

Abstract

Teaching English as a foreign language in primary education requires effective methodological approaches to promote communicative learning and the development of language skills in students. The overall objective of the research was to design a methodological booklet to strengthen the teaching and learning process of English as a foreign language for 2nd grade students at the Instituto Técnico Industrial, Cristo Rey Campus. The specific objectives were: a) to determine the current characteristics of English language teaching in 2nd grade at the Instituto Técnico Industrial, Cristo Rey Campus, b) to analyze the elements that make up the design of the English language curriculum for 2nd grade at the Instituto Técnico Industrial, Cristo Rey Campus, and c) to design a methodological booklet that facilitates the teaching and learning process of English as a foreign language according to the proposed curriculum. A qualitative research approach was used, employing an inductive method. Data collection techniques included diagnostic observation and interviews. The instruments used were diagnostic observation and interview guide. The research process consisted of the following phases: a) observation, action plan, b) action of the practice plan, c) observation, and d) self-reflection. The key informants were 10 students from the 2nd grade of Primary Education and the class teacher. The main results were: a) the design of a structured and sequential methodological booklet for English language teaching in primary education provides an organized and clear approach for teachers, facilitating lesson planning and execution, and b) the communicative approach in teaching English as a foreign language promotes the development of oral and written communication skills in students, encouraging interaction, communicative practice, and the application of the language in real-life situations. The conclusions were: a) the design of a methodological booklet to strengthen the teaching and learning process of English as a foreign language in primary education offers a valuable tool for teachers, providing them with an organized structure and recommended pedagogical resources to improve the quality of classes and students' learning, and b) the implementation of the communicative approach in teaching English in primary education proves to be an effective strategy to foster the development of oral and written communication skills in students.