Factors that influence the English language teaching-learning process in Ecuadorian private high schools

Abstract

This study aims to know factors that influence the English language teaching-learning process in Ecuadorian private high schools which that must be analyzed in order to determine the English level of students and teachers and support if needed in educational insufficiencies. In this research, scientific method (observation and analysis) and specific method (Collect, process, interpret numerical data) were applied. For the study were used surveys, questionnaires and observation sheets. These were conducted to fifteen teachers, which identified their level of proficiency. The principal conclusion was that the major factors that affect the English language teaching-learning process are the correct motivation and the method of imparting education. The results of the study proof that the majorities of teachers are not familiar with the methodological techniques and some of them apply the most traditional methods as a result, students become bored. One conclusion was that the number of students in classrooms is remarkable, exceeds the appropriate, the results revealed that 53, 33 % have students from 16-23, but others exceed 40 students. This situation produces discomfort for the reason that teachers cannot work or be comfortable and it contributes for the teaching –learning process and when they graduate from a high-school, they do not have an appropriate level of English.