Promoting the learning of english by applying the keyword, information and memory clue (K.I.M) strategy as a tool to introduce english vocabulary in an at-risk high school at Región Metropolina, Chile

Abstract

The following action research aims to determine the impact of the Key Information, Memory clue (K.I.M.) strategy to word, teach English vocabulary on the learning outcomes of 20 10 thgrade students from an at The design of the investigation was of quantitative, pre-- risk Chilean High school. experimental type. Besides, there were incorporated qualitative elements in the form o f field notes. The intervention consisted on two testing sessions and four teaching sessions of 90 minutes each. The data collection instruments used consisted of a pre and a post test applied to a single group and was analysed by comparing statistical data. The results showed that 60% of the participants achieved an increase in their pos grades after the intervention sessions. In addition ttest , it was noticed an improvement in the students’ attitude towards 100% English spoken lessons. The time constraint s and lack of technological devices were some of the limitations of the study, for it is recommendable to consider these elements for further investigations. Key words: K.I.M. strategy, at outcomes, attitude imprrisk students, English vocabulary, learning