Giving Feedforward to Improve Accuracy in Oral Communication

Abstract:

This action research aimed to help a group of missionary hopefuls improve their conversation skills, specifically their accuracy in grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation by giving verbal feedback and feedforward on their day-to-day lessons and written assessment through lesson reports. This article is addressed to English teachers of all levels who are interested in learning more about the feedback mechanism. Feedforward is the suggestions to improve. It can help students with their skills in language learning and affirm their agency through formative assessment. Methodology is mixed. Quantitative data from the difference between the two means from pre and post-tests was 7.83, with a standard deviation of 2.87. Further comparison of all learners’ scores (initial, units one and two) demonstrated that three out of the six A1 students managed to increase their speaking level whereas all B1 students experienced a drop in their scores due to issues with the rising challenge in topics. Qualitative results from students’ reflections through the pre- and post-interviews expressed that feedforward helped most students improve. Students’ reflections explained why their final scores were not higher ranged. Most did not have enough time for autonomous learning and assert their agency with a HyperDoc library because of work, COVID-19 health related issues, and/or personal problems at home.

Año de publicación:

2022

Keywords:

• Enseñanza de Inglés
• Aprendizaje autónomo
• HABILIDAD ORAL
• TESIS DE MAESTRÍA

Fuente:

rraae