Examinando por Materia "Communicative skills"

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    Developing efl learners’ study habits to improve communicative skills under the “Mentoring” program at Universidad de Córdoba
    (2023-07-26) Gil Vergara, Kamila Susana; Nieto Caballero, Jaime Arturo; Olga Lucía Galván Garcés
    This report describes the internship accomplished at the University of Cordoba in the Foreign Language Teaching Program under the Student Academic Accompaniment and Mentoring Program. It is intended to prevent student dropout and to bring down the level of desertion to maintain and stimulate the permanency of the students in the program. 15 learners who were studying Grammar and Communication from novice to upper intermediate level enrolled from first to fifth semester, were identified and presented academic needs mainly regarding study habits which affected their academic performance; they lacked a plan to study appropriately to improve their communicative skills, they also had some difficulties concerning the use of grammar in writing and listening tasks. Add to this, students had personal problems which caused them to stop paying attention in class or to attend classes. As many of them worked sometimes they did not have time to get home to study and they simply could not concentrate in class due to external problems. The methodology applied was principally founded on professional development to measure the different needs teachers encounter at different stages of their career; collaborative and cooperative learning which let the mentor and the mentee work together to achieve a common goal; also, the development of study habits which lead the learners to create and domain a set of behaviors to study more proficiently, and the implementation of adapting methodologies. The results confirmed that mentees could not only improve their communicative skills, but also their academic records in some way, likewise they realized the importance of having a plan to track progress and set goals.
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    A Mentoring-based approach to enhancing speaking skills through vocabulary and grammar in first-semester students at the University of Córdoba
    (Universidad de Córdoba, 2025-06-25) Pérez Machado, Maria Angélica; Sanchez Cuello, Jhon Jairo; Nieto, Jaime
    Eng: This internship report reflects on my experience as a mentor for first-semester students in the Bachelor’s Degree in Foreign Languages at the University of Cordoba. The goal was to help them strengthen their communicative skills, particularly in speaking, by focusing on vocabulary building, grammar reinforcement, and personalized feedback. Many of these students struggled with expressing themselves in English, which often affected their confidence and participation. Through weekly mentoring sessions, I perceived not only linguistic improvements but also a boost in motivation and confidence. This experience reaffirmed how meaningful peer support can be in academic life, especially during the early stages of university. The report highlights the impact of guided mentorship in reducing academic challenges and promoting engagement in language learning.
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    Promoting second language learning through a peaceful education: an internship journey applying gamification and task-based learning
    (Universidad de Córdoba, 2024-12-11) Cabrales Rojas, Yaireth; Paz Wechek, Martha Elvira; Lordouy Arellano, Danilsa Del Carmen
    This paper details my internship experience through the Bilingualism for peace program at La Rivera school. Specifically, with students from 8 to 13 years old belonging to Beginners and pre-intermediate levels. The main purpose of this academic journey was to apply gamification and task-based learning to enhance student’s communicative skill, as well as promoting a peaceful environment through the language. Regarding gamification, it was a powerful tool that supported the process of improving student’s communicative skill, and the task-based learning approach helped provide meaningful tasks focused on students’ needs and context. Additionally, through this internship, students were able to experience a diverse and enjoyable educational space.