Aprendizaje Basado en Tareas para Fomentar las Habilidades de Comunicación Oral en Estudiantes de Noveno Grado

Resumen

This action research aimed to improve students’ oral communication skills in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) through the implementation of the pedagogical approach of Task-Based Learning (TBL). A qualitative framework was applied, collecting data from student interviews, classroom observations, and field notes, all focused on students’ oral performance. The tools used throughout this research were based on students’ interests, including board games and role-play activities that encouraged spoken interaction. The findings revealed that TBL positively impacted ninth graders’ English oral communication skills through three interconnected outcomes: collaborative learning during speaking tasks, critical thinking in oral exchanges, and communicative competence enhancement. However, challenges emerged including: occasional disinterest in speaking tasks, overuse of the first language during oral activities, uneven group participation, and limited vocabulary. Consistent teacher guidance, feedback, and vocabulary support helped mitigate these issues and sustain student engagement in oral communication tasks.