Aprendizaje Basado en Proyectos (ABP) para el mejoramiento y retención del vocabulario en inglés

Abstract

Abstract: This project investigates the impact of Project-Based Learning (PBL) on the improvement and retention of English vocabulary in students of General Basic Secondary Education in Ecuador. The objective is to determine whether PBL significantly improves vocabulary retention. The participants are secondary level students in Ecuadorian educational institutions. The research was developed in a local school context, using a mixed approach that combines qualitative and quantitative elements. The instruments applied were pre- and post-intervention questionnaires to measure motivation and attitude, vocabulary tests to assess retention, and interviews to obtain qualitative data. The results, analyzed with statistical techniques, confirm that PBL is effective for vocabulary learning and retention, and allow for the formulation of specific recommendations for its application in similar educational contexts.