The analysis of the methodology used for the teaching of English as a second language in high schools in Loja city

Abstract

This research is about the methodology that teachers use in class in the English teaching-learning process. It was performed to analyze which is the most used method by teachers, and how teachers use the different methods in their classes in order to make students learn in an effective way. To achieve that purpose, ninety teachers were selected from high schools chosen randomly in Loja city and also thirty students from the same institutions. The method used in this research was quantitative and qualitative. Main instruments used to collect data were questionnaires, note taking and observation sheets. Questionnaires and note-taking collected data about what teachers and students think about the methodology used in class. Observation sheets helped to understand how the teachers use the methodology and some tools in class. The results of this research showed that the most used method in class is the Grammar Translation. There are, also, other aspects that were considered in this research such as the student’s level; the discipline; lack of resources; number of students.