A metalinguistic study on improving oral production through picture book approach applied to fifth grade in a public school in Santiago, Chile

Abstract

Fostering oral production in the school as English teacher has been an issue that seems to be still in the search for the method that can develop the full performance of students in the classrooms. In this investigation a methodology was found that can work with the students of fifth grade, enhancing their oral production along with other skills. When applying the methodology, it was decided to focus on oral production along with reading since they were the weakest abilities seen in the samples of the fifth grade. The picture book approach assesses many learning styles and it is an inclusive methodology where students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) can increase their performance along with the other students with no medical diagnosis, which will be proven after the interventions with the sample. It is also relevant to include Scaffolding, known for being a theory where teachers work as a guidance in the knowledge of students, being students who can improve their own learning process. Finally, the importance of applying new strategies in the classroom can be proved with the results of the study to optimize the resources and results, being our discovery a contribution for improving oral production in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) in the Chilean classrooms. Key words: English as a Foreign Language, Oral production, Special Educational Needs, Picture book, Public school.