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Overcoming Fear of Speaking in English through Meaningful Activities: A Study with Teenagers* Superación del temor a hablar en inglés a través de actividades significativas: un estudio con adolescentes

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dc.creator Ruth Ayala Contreras
dc.creator Rocío Amparo Buitrago Tinjacá
dc.date 2008-06-01T00:00:00Z
dc.date.accessioned 2015-08-12T11:26:50Z
dc.date.available 2015-08-12T11:26:50Z
dc.identifier 1657-0790
dc.identifier https://doaj.org/article/8624234f71ae48ce95d0ce3130b17da1
dc.identifier.uri http://evidence.thinkportal.org/handle/123456789/30386
dc.description This article reports on a study implemented in a public school to explore some learning strategies to overcome speaking fears and anxiety. After a preliminary inquiry to find out the possible causes of the problem, we proposed an artistic and academic space called Cultural Moment, adapted from the Spanish class. It is a task-based cooperative learning environment. The students have the possibility to try their aesthetic abilities and interact in English within an unstressful and enjoyable atmosphere. To gather information we used interviews, field notes, and audio and video recordings. This study suggests some possible strategies to reduce language anxiety and promote oral interaction in the classroom.<br>Este artículo da cuenta de un estudio que se realizó en un colegio oficial para explorar algunas estrategias de aprendizaje con el propósito de superar el miedo y la angustia al hablar. A partir de una indagación respecto a las posibles causas del problema se abre un espacio artístico y académico denominado Momento Cultural, inspirado en la clase de español. Las actividades de clase se desarrollan en un ambiente de aprendizaje cooperativo basado en tareas. Los estudiantes tienen la posibilidad de mostrar sus habilidades estéticas e interactuar en inglés en una atmósfera de confianza y alegría. La recolección de información se hizo a través de entrevistas, grabaciones de video y audio y notas de campo. El estudio sugiere algunas posibles estrategias para reducir la ansiedad y promover la interacción oral.
dc.language English
dc.publisher Universidad Nacional de Colombia
dc.relation http://www.scielo.org.co/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1657-07902008000100003
dc.relation https://doaj.org/toc/1657-0790
dc.rights CC BY
dc.source Profile Issues in Teachers' Professional Development, Vol 9, Iss 1, Pp 23-46 (2008)
dc.subject Estrategias de aprendizaje
dc.subject actividades culturales
dc.subject interacción oral
dc.subject superación de miedos
dc.subject aprendizaje cooperativo
dc.subject Learning strategies
dc.subject cultural activities
dc.subject overcoming fears
dc.subject cooperative learning
dc.subject oral interaction
dc.subject Theory and practice of education
dc.subject LB5-3640
dc.subject Education
dc.subject L
dc.subject DOAJ:Education
dc.subject DOAJ:Social Sciences
dc.subject Theory and practice of education
dc.subject LB5-3640
dc.subject Education
dc.subject L
dc.subject DOAJ:Education
dc.subject DOAJ:Social Sciences
dc.subject Theory and practice of education
dc.subject LB5-3640
dc.subject Education
dc.subject L
dc.subject Theory and practice of education
dc.subject LB5-3640
dc.subject Education
dc.subject L
dc.subject Theory and practice of education
dc.subject LB5-3640
dc.subject Education
dc.subject L
dc.title Overcoming Fear of Speaking in English through Meaningful Activities: A Study with Teenagers* Superación del temor a hablar en inglés a través de actividades significativas: un estudio con adolescentes
dc.type article


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