Encouragement of the English vocabulary skill development through the use of web tools in a sixth grade group from the educational institution Baudilio Montoya in the municipality of Calarcá

Abstract

This research project envisages the importance of the encouragement of the English vocabulary skill development by means of the implementation of the web tools, which is intended to enhance and develop this skill. Due to the nature of the research project, it was necessary the implementation of some instruments such as tests and surveys that were online. The research project was carried out with the collaboration of two populations. First, the populations of the University of Quindio, i.e. teachers, tenth semester students and graduates, and then, the population of 15 sixth graders from a public institution, the educational institution Baudilio Montoya. The sixth graders were subject to tests to diagnose their English vocabulary level while the surveys consisted of different structures and different purposes due to the fact that they were addressed to different populations. All data collected was crucial for the development of the research since both populations revealed the holistic perspective of the present panorama for the English learning and teaching processes. The results were evidenced not only within the implementation of the online tests and surveys but also during a period of socialization sessions. At some extent not all data collected was quantitative and it was necessary to implement means, diaries of class, to express the subjective factors and findings evidenced throughout the research project.