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Enhancing english speaking interaction in future foreign language teachers: Case study corrective feedback through google sheets

Abstract:

This action-research aims at improving future English language teachers’ proficiency in English through the use of Corrective Feedback (CF) supported on Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Twenty two English teacher education undergraduates in Ecuador participated of a four-month educational intervention that involved literature circles (LC), written corrective feedback (WCF) from instructors, and self-correction supported on an adaptation of the Strategy Inventory for Language Learning (SILL). From observing recorded LC sessions, instructors and participants gave CF via two Google Sheets forms to monitor and enhance language acquisition. The findings showed that the participants incrementally improved their English proficiency. Additionally, several teaching and learning strategies supported on ICT were transferred to the soon to be primary and secondary English language teachers.