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A Virtual Learning Environment focused on Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Acquisition activities using Skimming and Scanning reading techniques as a complement for the English classes for tenth grade students in apublic school in Facatativá.
(Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios, 2021-06-15) Valdivieso Mogollón, Laura Cristina; Cely Betancourt, Blanca Lucía
This evaluative qualitative action-research study aimed to analyze the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) focused on reading comprehension and vocabulary acquisition activities using Skimming and Scanning reading techniques as a complement for the English classes. To do this study a voluntary sampling of 20 tenth grader students was used. As for the research instruments, entry and exit questionnaires, a standardized exam (Preliminary English Test - PET) and the platform MOODLE as a VLE, were used to gather information. The entry questionnaire showed that different factors did influence the English learning process of the participants such as the use of the native language (Spanish); that some teachers focused just on one skill (reading, writing, listening or speaking) when implementing activities; and that there is a little use of technological resources doing the English classes less dynamic and interesting for the students. The standardized exam (PET) showed low reading comprehension level of the participants concluding that tenth graders need to improve their skill.