FACULTY:

CIENCIAS HUMANAS Y SOCIALES

MAJOR:

PEDAGOGÍA DE LOS IDIOMAS NACIONALES Y EXTRANJEROS

RESEARCH PROJECT PROPOSAL

LEVEL: SIXTH

“THE IMPACT OF EXPOSURE TO ENGLISH LANGUAGE ON LANGUAGE

ACQUISITION FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING THE SEVENTH LEVEL OF BASIC
EDUCATION AT UNIDAD EDUCATIVA PARTICULAR CARDENAL DE LA TORRE
SCHOOL, QUITO CITY, PROVINCE OF PICHINCHA, 2022 – 2023 SCHOOL YEAR.”

NAME:

SERRANO PILAMUNGA JESSENIA SUSANA

2022 - 2023
 QUITO D.M. – January 22nd, 2023

1. Title: THE IMPACT OF EXPOSURE TO ENGLISH LANGUAGE ON

LANGUAGE ACQUISITION FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING THE SEVENTH
LEVEL OF BASIC EDUCATION AT UNIDAD EDUCATIVA PARTICULAR
CARDENAL DE LA TORRE SCHOOL, QUITO CITY, PROVINCE OF
PICHINCHA, 2022 – 2023 SCHOOL YEAR.

Abstract

This study will address the investigation of the impact of exposure to English
language on language acquisition based on a literacy review and data collection,
to determine the most appropriate strategies of English Language exposure in
EFL class environment, to better the academic performance of third Level of
baccalaureate at Unidad Educativa Particular Cardenal de la Torre.

Introduction

By the virtue of the fact that the regulations of universities establish the
realization of pre- professional practices and the design of integrating projects,
the career of Pedagogy of National and Foreign Languages at ESPE University
aims to integrate and apply concepts and theories acquired in the sixth semester
and put them into practice in real life contexts in the English department, to
develop problem solution skills, based on critical thinking, scientific evidence,
humanism, values and professional ethics. The purpose of this study is to
observe and identify the learning environments in EFL classrooms, and
investigate the level of impact of exposure to English language on language
acquisition, based on a literacy review and data collection, to determine the most
appropriate strategies to enrich English Language in the EFL class to better the
 academic performance of “Unidad Educativa Particular Cardenal de la Torre”
school and high school students in Quito-Ecuador.

2. Background/Rationale of the project

Considering the importance of English language, in Ecuador as part of the

educational policy, it has designed a new English foreign language curriculum
that responds to the needs of the Ecuadorian reality. The curricular proposal is
designed for students from 2nd to 10th grade of Basic General Education and
from 1st to 3rd of Unified General Baccalaureate, whose mother tongue is not
English. Since the Ecuadorian population is made up of groups from different
cultural and linguistic backgrounds, this curriculum recognizes that not all
students in Ecuador are L1 Spanish speakers and there are varying degrees of
bilingualism in communities, but it must be emphasized that all Ecuadorian
students have the English language in their curriculum without exception, either
in public or private institutions.

English language is the most universal language and the exposure to it

nowadays is present inside and outside the classroom, since education and
technology originated as the transmission of cultural heritage from one
generation to the next. Today one of the most central roles of the teacher is to
provide learners with sufficient exposure to practice the target language in a
variety of contexts, therefore to develop competence on communication in real
life situations. In addition, educational goals increasingly have to encompass
new ideas such as the skills needed for modern society.

3. Object of Study
The impact of exposure to the English language on language acquisition in an
EFL classroom environment will be investigated.

4. Research areas: Education, Sports, and Culture

5. Aims/Objectives

General objective

Plan the steps on how exposure to the English language on language acquisition
in students based on literature review and literature collection to determine the
most appropriate strategies to enrich the English Language in an EFL class.

Specific objectives

1. Find out the framework in which the project will be developed.

2. Organize the current literature that will support the theme of the project.
3. Indicate the instruments to collect data during the development of the project.
4. Determine the relationship between the exposure to English language and the
development of linguistic skills.
5. Identify the impact of media and resources on language acquisition.

6. Research questions

- To what extent does exposure to the English language affect language

acquisition?

- What is the relationship between exposure to the English language and

developing the four language skills?

7. Methodology

Study design

This research is applied, descriptive, and of field. The techniques for collecting
data will be the questionnaire for students. They will be given five sets of Likert
scale type of questionnaire as the instrument of this study that consists of 22
items. The study is quantitative and transversal.

Population/sampling

The participants are 20 students of seventh level of basic education and 1

English teacher
Study procedures

1. Prepare the instruments for data collection (questionnaire and interview)

2. Administer the students’ questionnaire.

3. Interview the English teacher

Data management

Data will be analysed by using descriptive statistics and techniques of qualitative

analysis as well. A linear correlation tool created by Pearson will be used to
compare the two sets of data.

Analysis

Data will be gathered through the questionnaire applied to students. The

analysis of the quantitative data will be done by using descriptive statistics in the
questionnaires (means and standard deviations). For data analysis of the
questionnaire, the researcher will the following scale: The item with the means
of between (1 - 2.33) will be rated Low. The item with the means of between
(2.34 - 3.67) will be rated Moderate. The item with a means of between (3.68-5)
will be rated High. The Pearson correlation method is the most common method
to use for numerical variables; it assigns a value between − 1 and 1, where 0 is
no correlation, 1 is a total positive correlation, and − 1 is a total negative
correlation.

Ethical considerations

In order to obtain the data, the principal of the schools has provided authorization
for these professional practices. (ATTACHMENT 1.)

Then, it was coordinated with the English teacher Yessenia Delgado

Next, 20 students took the questionnaire at the English class period

Finally, the student´s and teacher´s personal information is confidential and kept
in a strict way knowing only by the researchers.

Research Validity and reliability

 To validate the questionnaire, a jury of specialists in EFL, and applied linguistics,
from the Department of English Language and Literature at Ajloun National
University, were asked to examine it and provided their comments and
suggestions. All their suggestions were taken into consideration when producing
the final form of the questionnaire.

8. Theoretical framework

The investigation of the impact of exposure to English language determine the

most appropriate strategies of English Language exposure in EFL class
environment.

According to the British Council exposure refers to the contact that the learner
has with the language that they are trying to learn, either generally or with
specific language points. Referring to the language in general, it often refers to
contact outside the classroom. The exposure to the language daily using
different techniques that can enhance second language acquisition can help to
develop the four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) and foster the
self-directed naturalistic learning that in other words involves self-instruction. For
example, listening to music and look for the meaning and understand it, or
watching a movie with subtitles in English to better the listening, or writing about
some kind of interests.

Another way to increase the exposure to the target language is by creating

authentic materials written or recorded, as one of the mainstays of an
imaginative and motivating way of teaching. According to self-determination
theory, optimal learning outcomes are related to whether the learning
environment provides opportunities for students to develop personal skills and
to build positive bonds in a shared way (Lee, 2012). For example, teachers can
develop technological material therefore students can do their homework in an
enjoyable manner using their computer for doing it. Thanks to technological
evolution, information of all kinds can be obtained quickly and efficiently, as well
 as creating content for both teachers and students. The importance of
Information and Communication Technologies in adapting to the educational
field is very essential today, especially because ICTs are always in constant
innovation, which leads to the development of various fields, especially
education, since which is one of the factors that most influences the
advancement and progress of people and societies.

In conclusion as more exposure to the language more language acquisition. The

contact that the learners have with the target language that they are attempting
to learn help to reach the instructional goals as to interact and communicate
instead of memorizing knowledge.

9. Expected results

Find out the most updated literacy about the topic that is going to be researched.

Analyse the data conducted with qualitative and quantitative data.

Determine the attitude towards the use of cell phones in an EFL environment.

10. Viability

The study is viable because the academic literature is available. Resources and
budget are available. Tutors will provide advice for writing the investigation. And
the theme of the project has been developed in a different context, but not in the
field this project aims.

11. Project Time Plan (Diagrama de Gantt usando MS Project)

 Months/Weeks DECEMBER JANUARY

Activities 3 3 4 4 1 1 2 2

Search X X X X X X X X

Literature review X X X X X X X X

Organize info and complete the X

proposal

Proposal approval X

Choose instruments for data X

collection

Instrument application/data X X
collection

Data tabulation/analysis X

Graphing info X

Writing draft X

Revision/correction of draft X

Revision/correction final report X X

Presentation of the report X

Theoretical framework

The school

The “Unidad Educativa Particular Cardenal de la Torre” gave us the opportunity to make
observations in the school and high school, also we were able to experience with 21
students in third year of baccalaureate the level of exposure to English language and also
with the teachers designing a curricular planning to integrate it in the development of the
learning objectives based on the behavioral, cognitive, constructivist, and connectivist
lesson plans analyzed in the lecture courses that correspond to the sixth level of the
mentioned career. This investigation started on November 21st until December 30th. The
educational institution has the necessary technology to teach its classes in a more
practical and efficient way, among these are: projectors, computers, and an English
laboratory. According to the class planning, classes begin with questions that introduce
the topic, every level has two hours of English classes per day. The institutional tutor
allowed our participation in the modification of her lesson planning. For this activity we
take into account what the author of the book “Developing materials for language
teaching”, Tomlinson (2013), consider as important inputs: adding games fostering the
playful element in learners, thinking a little further about the topics and the issues using
educational websites that contains Realia, Visual and Audio, to reinforce learning. At
the time of applying this new methodology, it was very well received by the students,
they were happy with this new experience in learning English, they felt free to talk even
though they made mistakes but they tried, they expressed their feelings, their memories,
their ideas, and opinions. After that we applied a survey to the 21 students to understand
their point of view when they are being exposed to English language.

Interview to the teacher

1.What is the exposure of English language?

It is the contact that the learner has with the language that they are trying to learn, either
generally or with specific language points.

2. How do you exposure your students to the target language?

Expose with the language for Example in games,activities outside the classroom and
learning experience,

3. What do you consider is the main difference between current students and 10
year past students?

The difference is that They do not have technology in order to improve their abilities and
skills.

4. What do you think of the communicative language approach as one of the basic
principles of the foreign language curricular proposal?

I Think is a good way in order to introduce the language to interact with students in class.
5. How can educative platforms foster the English language exposure?

Platforms are useful nowadys , it is able to improve english skills and learn more via
online.

6. Does social media facilitate English language acquisition?

Ye it does, because you see or listen about english and you learn every day.

7. What do you think are the principal skills of 21st century?

In my opinion speaking and writing are principal skills at this time because you have to
communicate with others and be understood.

8. What do you think about the age of exposure to the English language?

I Think as soon as is possible the kid acquires the language is better to learn and the kid
will not have problems when he/she grew up.

CONCLUSIONS

In conclusion, the pre-professional practice helps us to get involved in the labor area, it is also
oriented to the application of knowledge, to the development of specific skills and abilities that
we as a students must acquire for an adequate performance in our future profession. As
students we have contributed with new ideas for generating creative materials therefore
teachers can be more creative to achieve their goals. Concluding as more exposure to the
language more language acquisition. The contact that the learners have with the target
language that they are attempting to learn help to reach the instructional goals as to interact
and communicate instead of memorizing knowledge. In the survey we can analyze that the
majority agreed and strongly agreed to be exposed to the target language to improve their
abilities and skills, also to practice English language with native speakers. 6.

RECOMMENDATION

As a suggestion is necessary for the university to create agreements with educational

institutions since they ask us to be assigned as interns from the Ministry of Education. Teachers
must use all their teaching competences to reach given outcomes, because teachers just follow
the curriculum and they forget that they have academic freedom.
12. Bibliography/References
Main document to be analyzed:

Fleishman & Williams (1996). An Introduction to Program Evaluation for Classroom

Teachers. Development Associates, Inc. 1730 North Lynn Street Arlington, VA 22209-
2023 (703) 276-0677

Tzotzou, M. (2014). Designing and administering a needs analysis survey to primary school
learners about EFL learning: A case study. Preschool & Primary Education. 2014,
Volume 2, Issue 1, pp. 59-82. ISSN: 2241-7206

COMPLEMENTARY RESOURCES:

Friedel, H., Bos, B., Lee, K. S., & Smith, S. (2013). Smartphones-smart students: A review
of the literature. In Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education
International Conference, 2013 (1) 1862-1868.

Uquillas, C. & Velasco, J. (2021). Aprendizaje de una segunda lengua en el futuro... ¿o no?
Revista Para el Aula, 37, 34-35.

13. Annexes

Annex 1. Students Questionnaire*

Objective: To investigate the level of impact of exposure to English language on language
acquisition.

Date:

Process to collect data:

1. EXPOSURE AND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION IMPACT

STATEMENT STRONGLY AGREE UNDECIDED DISAGREE STRONGLY

AGREE DISAGREE

Practicing English language

outside the classroom in
many contexts improves my
English language level.

Having more exposure to

English language develops
my proficiency in English
language.

Doing English homework

assignments and project
work expands my English
language.

Encouraging myself to speak

English even when I am
afraid of making a mistake.

Exposing to English language

helps me to get good marks
in exams and a good job.

Watching English TV
programmes, videos, or
movies facilitates English
language acquisition.

Watching a lot of English TV

programmes, videos, or
movies without subtitles in
my own language helps me
to understand English
language better.

Using social media

(Facebook, Whatsapp,
Twitter, Instagram ...)
facilitates English language
acquisition.

Surfing the internet helps

me in learning English
language.

Communicating in English
outside the classroom
makes English language
acquisition easy.

Using English in real life

situations increases my
English fluency.

Travelling to English
speaking countries develops
English language acquisition.

Applying variety of
techniques in the classroom
by the teacher increases
language acquisition.

2. ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND DEVELOPING THE FOUR LANGUAGE SKILLS

STATEMENT STRONGLY AGREE UNDECIDED DISAGREE STRONGLY

AGREE DISAGREE

Listening to English
programmes and songs
helps me to understand
English language better.

Listening to English
programmes and songs
improves my English
pronunciation.

Talking face to face with

English native speakers is
beneficial and enjoyable.

Talking on the phone with

English native speakers
increases my English
proficiency.

Talking with English native

speakers helps me to
overcome my grammatical
errors.

Reading English books,

magazines and newspapers
increases my reading
speed.

Reading English books,

magazines and newspapers
improves my vocabulary
and spelling.

Writing emails and

research in English assists
me to write in an organized
way and neat handwriting.

Writing down the new

words I pick up when
watching TV or using the
Internet, helps me to speak
English fluently.
 THANK YOU!

Annex 2. Interview Guidance for teachers

Objective: To investigate the level of impact of exposure to English language on language

acquisition.

Date:

Process to collect data: Face to face

Questions Open
answers

1. What is the exposure of English language?

2. How do you exposure your students to the target language?

3. What do you consider is the main difference between current students

and 10 year past students?

4. What do you think of the communicative language approach as one of

the basic principles of the foreign language curricular proposal?

5. How can educative platforms foster the English language exposure?

6. Does social media facilitate English language acquisition?

 7. What do you think are the principal skills of 21st century?

8. What do you think about the age of exposure to the English language?

ATTACHMENT 1

Authorization letter to carry out pre-professional practices in the private sector.