Task-based learning worksheets that promote the development of multiple intelligences

This thesis proposes the use of Task-Based Learning worksheets developed as supplementary material for the Our World Through English Student s Book 1 in order to develop students multiple intelligences to improve their language learning skills. Nineteen students in their eighth year of Basic Educat...

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Main Author: Orellana Mora, Susana Ximena
Other Authors: Astudillo Neira, Catalina
Format: masterThesis
Language:spa
Published: 2013
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Online Access:http://dspace.ucuenca.edu.ec/handle/123456789/2800
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Summary:This thesis proposes the use of Task-Based Learning worksheets developed as supplementary material for the Our World Through English Student s Book 1 in order to develop students multiple intelligences to improve their language learning skills. Nineteen students in their eighth year of Basic Education at Cornelio Crespo Toral School participated in this study for 10 months. The thesis presents the introduction, the theoretical framework upon which the proposal is based: the Task-Based Learning Approach and the Multiple Intelligences Theory, the procedure, the analysis and interpretation of results, conclusions, and recommendations. This proposal evidences the improvement of students language learning skills by 24, 04%. Data have been collected from a pre-test, a post-test, and a questionnaire. All of them were given to the students. At the end of the study, the participants developed a sense of motivation and awareness due to their language learning skills increased through the application of the Task-Based Learning worksheets.