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Exploring the use of games and songs in the learning process of an elementary school 7th grade classroom of Liceo Panamericano School in Samborondón.

Abstract:

This research project has as a main objective to explore the use of games and songs in the learning process of an elementary school 7th grade classroom of Liceo Panamericano School in Samborondón. The specific objectives are to determine the reaction of students when exposed to songs during the learning process, to identify the benefits of using games and songs and games in the learning process in an EFL classroom, and to determine how games and songs are beneficial in the developing of language skills. The methodological approach considered to this study comprised the constructivism paradigm, the case study method, and data collection techniques such as surveys applied to 7th grade students by designing a tool with 10 statements in order to gather students’ opinions and beliefs about the subject matter. Additionally, it was conducted observations of real classes where games and songs activities were included as part of the lesson plan; and finally, three interviews were conducted to the English Coordinator of the institution and two professors from Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil. After the data collection process, it can be concluded that the use of games and songs is appropriate among 7th grade students because it is related to their developmental stage.