PODCASTS IN SPEAKING SKILL

  What is the problem? The oral production of the English language has become a key component for communication since it is the ability of speech which focuses on communicating the foreign language in a straightforward and successful way. Starting from this outlook, a critical analysis has been produced on how the lack of oral production is affecting the English language speaking. Where does the problem occur? In  Píllaro – Unidad Educativa Unión Nacional de Periodistas , it is a public institution where the most of students don’t show an effective use of the English language. Also, there is not and interactive and communicative connection among students in the target language and it happens because the teacher doesn’t motivate her students with technological tools, innovative methodologies or simply an attractive lesson planning, thus, affecting the development of the language in them. On the other hand, there are great demands of students as a group in the classrooms; hence,...

  Constructivism theory is emphasized acquiring knowledge structure through experiences.   This is important and related to this study since students are aware of the meaning of developing speaking skill through podcasts, thus they reflect on their process by bringing prior knowledge to the learning process. Ng'ambi & Lombe (2011) cited by Campbell (2008) quotes Merriam and Caffarella (2001), who define constructivism as “...an array of perspectives, posits that learners construct their own knowledge from their experiences. The cognitive process of making meaning is emphasized as both an individual mental activity and a social interactive interchange” (2008, p. 75). Constructivism visualizes learning by understanding through collaboration and active involvement. Ng'ambi & Lombe (2011) cited by Mayes and de Freitas (2004) claim that constructivism is studied by reflecting on knowledge and skills, also reflecting on existing structures. Finally, they mention that prod...

  Independent Variable: The Podcast Tool EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY This term means to the use of technology, in this case tools or resources to improve everything related with education and get good results from learners. Jones & Paolucci   (2014) mention that tools are focused on the use of applications that are useful for the teaching-learning process. On the contrary, Yusef, Faiq, & Zayd (2016) argue that educational technology, best known as “EdTech”, is an area of technology specified to the development and application of tools in order to promote education. Technology provides us some tools that teacher can use to give a class, for instance, in the educational field; these tools have a relevant impact to teach the English language. Therefore, this web tool helps to foster social and educational development through the use of technological tools. Types of Learning in Educational Technology Ronau, Rakes, & Niess, (2012) have mentioned that there are two typ...

 Dependent Variable: Speaking Skill COMMUNICATION Ramos (2019) cited by George et al. (2018) people are in constant interaction with people from other countries who possess other cultures, and languages so information and communication technologies (ICT) have increased. However, keeping good communication with others can lead to problems and misunderstanding. Ramos (2019) cited by Dimbleby, R. & Burton, G (1992) claim that communication allows people to express their ideas, feelings, opinions, and comprehend other people’s. Generally, language is used with the purpose of making and understanding sign. In other words, communication is the result of exchange messages. Communication can have a variety of meanings or characteristics, depending on how it relates to different actions and situations, or phenomena and takes into consideration the level of human relationships. Ramos (2019) cited by Moţăţăianu (2018) claims that communication can be defined as the entire process of ...

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