La influencia de las clases numerosas en el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje del idioma Inglés en los colegios de Ecuador

Abstract

This research “The influence of large classes in the English language teachinglearning process in Ecuadorian high schools” is aimed to determine whether or not large classes affect the English language teaching-learning process in Ecuadorian high schools. Three research questions were proposed to carry out the investigation; and, a questionnaire was structured and applied to two hundred nine students from three public educational institutions and one private high school in the city of Quito who were selected at random. They were attending to eight year of basic to third year of secondary and their ages oscillated between 12 and 18 years old. The information was presented in charts and graphs. The quantitative method and a statistical approach were used in order to analyze the results. The analysis of the research shows that large classes do not influence negatively on the teaching-learning process of English in Ecuadorian secondary schools. It demonstrates that English teachers apply suitable methods and techniques, as well as technological and updated materials which allow the students to be involved in a variety of activities to accomplish learning goals.