Analysis of the use of Reading and Writing techniques in both private and public Ecuadorian high schools and their influence on the quality of the teaching learning process

Abstract

This research investigates and identifies the use of reading and writing techniques in High-Schools in the urban area of Loja. It was carried out with 20 English students. ´´ 10 students from and ten from private high schools also, 8 teachers (4 from public and 4 from private high schools) took part in this research. The methods used in this research were qualitative and quantitative. The quantitative research was used for collecting numeric data, analyzing, and writing the research report.” Also, the qualitative method was used for gathering the scientific information to explore the problem and develop a detailed understanding of the main phenomenon. The main instruments used to gather data were questionnaires to students and observations. In conclusion, some important findings were found in the analysis data and observations. Teachers and students should work better in the use of language skills. The educational institutions and the importance of technology in the classroom to gather the needs in the development of the four basic skills.