Problem-based learning and the speaking skill

Abstract

The present research project focused on determining the incidence of PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING and the ability to speak. The development of the research was based on the evidence that there are missing teaching methods to encourage learners speak English in the Unidad Educativa Japón. Therefore, this significantly affects the performance of students when speaking the English language. The type of research was descriptive-exploratory; it investigates the characteristics of a certain group through a set of 10 closed questions in a questionnaire created based on key categories and indicators. The investigative method that was used is inductive-deductive, and a pre-test and a post-test were carried out, using the survey technique, and applied to a population of 26 students in total. As a result, the influence of the learning approach significantly affects the problems in the development of oral ability in second-level students of the Unidad Educativa Japón in the city of Ambato. The results were presented in the form of conclusions and potential changes were also indicated in the suggestions section. Finally, the present research supports the concept that English students can improve their speaking skill while working on activities that include the PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING method; for this reason, a guide with this type of activities is aimed to be used during English speaking classes which will promote students’ interaction focused on factual events.