December 6th, 2023.

Universidad de
Córdoba Montería,
Córdoba – Colombia
 Table of contents
ACKNOWLEDGMENT ...................................................................................................................................3
SCHEDULE ..........................................................................................................................................................5
INVITED PRESENTATIONS ............................................................................................................................. 11
HOW TO WORK WITH MIXED-ABILITY CLASSES .......................................................................... 12
INTERCULTURAL TEACHING PRACTICES IN THE EFL CLASSROOM: THE CASE OF NON-
ELITE COMMUNITIES ................................................................................................................................... 13
PAPER SESSION ................................................................................................................................................... 14
POSTER SESSIONS.............................................................................................................................................. 26
ROUND ................................................................................................................................................................. 31
TABLE SESSIONS................................................................................................................................................. 31
 ACKNOWLEDGMENT

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE SUPPORTING COMMITEE

Sol Jashmed Herrera PhD Ana Camila Aruachán García
José David Herazo PhD Andrés Pérez Fernández
Camila Quintero Arteaga Angelica Vanessa Pirela Mestra
Camila Andrea Méndez Alzate
César Dager Alarcón
Cristian David Martinez Montes
Elisa Del Carmen Cuadrado Bedoya
Karen Susana Sánchez Gisella vanderbilt padilla

Camila Andrea Izquierdo Martinez Laura Daniela Mestra Berrio

Heydelis Elena Hernández Lesly Marcela Correa Rodriguez

Paula Andrea Paternina Barba María Isabel González Serpa

Mayra Alejandra Narvaez Negrete
Paula Andrea Cabrales Viloria
Melisa Sotelo Bustamante
CO-CHAIR
Cristian David Martinez Montes Sebastián Barón Ramírez

Heydelis Elena Hernández Valentina García Lemos

Yarley Hurtado Soto

COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE
Camila Quintero Arteaga
Cristian David Martinez Montes
José David Herazo PhD
EDITORIAL REVIEWERS
Danilsa Lordouy
José David Herazo PhD
EVALUATORS
Ana María Sagre Barboza
Aura Melissa Galvan De La Ossa
Danilsa Del Carmen Lordouy
Deimer David Bohorquez
Estefany González Rodríguez
Jesus Miguel Correa
Juan Carlos Pastrana
Keyla Barreto
Leonardo Pacheco
Luis Alfredo Martinez
Pedro Pablo Aguas Castillo.
Yanilis Romero.
Yinary Marcela Acosta Tirado
 SCHEDULE
PLACE TIME ACTIVITY

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION 2:00-2:10 Opening

AUDITORIUM

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION 2:10-2:40 HOW TO WORK WITH MIXED-ABILITY

AUDITORIUM CLASSES
5 PhD. Jose Maria Racero Diz

2:45-3:15 INTERCULTURAL TEACHING PRACTICES IN

THE EFL
CLASSROOM: THE CASE OF NON-ELITE
COMMUNITIES
PhD. Ana Maria Sagre
CONCURRENT SESSIONS 1ST ROUND
3:10pm- 4:10pm
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION 3:25-3:40 The lived experiences of Valeria Cuartas,
ROOM 104 veteran teachers using Jose Manuel Perez
technology in the English
class
3:40-3:55 The Use of Instagram as a Any Martinez,
Tool to Enhance Writing Natalia Villa
Abilities
3:55-4:10 LISTENING
CHALLENGES IN
ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL Luisa Correa, Ivys
STUDENTS: A Assias
PHENOMENOLOGICAL
STUDY
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION 3:25-3:40 Introverted & extroverted José Soto, Manuel
ROOM 105 students in the EFL Vergara
classroom, through the
Teachers' perspective: A
Phenomenological Study.
3:40-3:55 Giving effective oral Maira Madera,
instructions in a foreign Marlyn Florez
language.
3:55-4:10 The use of cooperative
learning in the
Maria Gomez,
improvement of students
Clara Negretes
motivation in ELT: An
action case study
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION 3:25-3:40 Applying video games for Karen Diaz, Camilo
ROOM 106 recalling and improving Gonzalez
 english vocabulary
acquisition

3:40-3:55 Language Learning Maria Blanck,

Strategies: a Gisella Cartagena
Comprehensive Study
3:55-4:10 Motivation, self-confidence,
and Anxiety in Academic Yaireth Cabrales,
Student Performance: An Maria Guerra
Exploratory Study
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION 3:25-3:40 Rural students’ lived Daniela Elao, Cesar
6 AUDITORIUM experience with ODE Franco
during the COVID-19
pandemic.
3:40-3:55 Exploring Student Angelica Peñata,
Engagement in Online Keyla Buelvas
Teaching and Learning
Through Active and
Interactive Methods: An
Action case study.
3:55-4:10 Oral conversation skills
and context simulation as Rodrigo Olave,
an English learning strategy: Jose Acosta
An action case study.
SCHOOL OF INFORMATIC 3:25-3:40 Using comic strips as a Laura Castaño
ROOM 101 strategy to enhance Pacheco, Gisella
reading comprehension in Vanderbilt Padilla
the english class. Authors:
university of cordoba
3:40-3:55 The Implementation of Luis Rojas,
Project Based Teaching in Marianella Ruiz
a New Reality: Impact of
COVID-19 in the Learning
Process.
3:55-4:10 Identifying the factors that
affected students
engagement in high school Jesus Espitia
students in Montería
during COVID-19
SCHOOL OF INFORMATIC 3:25-3:40 Technology Acceptance in
ROOM 102 Foreign Language Teaching María Argel,
and Learning A Sebastián Ruiz
Phenomenological Study
3:40-3:55 A Phenomenological Study Tania Guzman,
of Learning English with Gabriela Buelvas
Teachers with no
Leadership Prácticas:
Students' Perspectives
 3:55-4:10 Language learning
Andrea Caballero,
motivation: An exploratory
María Vega
case study
SCHOOL OF INFORMATIC 3:25-3:40 Using blended learning to Brayan Flórez,
ROOM 105 foster collaboration among Natalia Lugo
10th graders through new
literacy practices
3:40-3:55 SYSTEMIC FUNCTIONAL Sergio Sarmiento,
LINGUISTINCS TO Jason Diaz
FOSTER ADULT
LEARNERS READING
7 COMPRENHENSION
3:55-4:10 Development of critical Daniel Gonzalez
literacy through SFL

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION 4:10-4:50 BREAK- AND POSTER SESSION

CORRIDORS

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION 4:50-5:20 ROUND TABLE SESSION

ROOMS

CONCURRENT SESSIONS 2nd ROUND

5:30pm- 6:05pm
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION 5:30-5:45 Multimedia strategies Luisa Puello, Fabian
ROOM 104 yo improve motivation Varon
in 11th grade students
5:45-6:00 Diversity of skills Khiara Urbanes, Sara
management: a case Herazo
study in the English
classroom.
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION 5:30-5:45 Foreign language Jose Pineda, Camila
ROOM 105 anxiety and its effects Perez
on motivation and skills
development in the
Colombian public-
school context.
5:45-6:00 Ability Grouping and Sergio Rivero Méndez,
its Influence on the Daniela Fernández Polo
Well-being of Students
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION 5:30-5:45 Teachers’ Lived Orlando Castro,
ROOM 106 Experiences of Using Daniel Echeverry
Digital Platforms for
Teaching English
Vocabulary: A
Phenomenological
Study.
5:45-6:00 Pictures exchange Raul Ruiz, Mathews
communication system Pertuz
(pecs) in the english
class: unnloccking the
 world for autistic
students

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION 5:30-5:45 Enhancing English Yimis Negrete, Lesly

AUDITORIUM Grammar Learning: Correa
The Role of Online
Tools
5:45-6:00 Factors affecting Jordano Machado,
motivation and Jesus Hernandez
performance of public
high school students in
8 monteria
SCHOOL OF INFORMATIC 5:30-5:45 Foreign Language Oral Carlos Bello
ROOM 101 Communication
Apprehension (CA):
exploring 8th-semester
students' reasons for
CA.
5:45-6:00 Enhancing vocabulary Laura Vanesa Caballero
acquisition through Moreno, Daniela
Live Worksheets: A Cabrales Sáez
case study
SCHOOL OF INFORMATIC 5:30-5:45 What pedagogical Lorena Galeano,
ROOM 102 strategies is the efl Andrea Palacios
teacher using to
develop reading skills
for a dyslexic student?
5:45-6:00 Exploring Techniques Alejandro Babilonia,
to Teach English Estefany Reyes
Grammar to Public
Schools: A Descriptive
Case Study
 ROUND TABLE SESSIONS
PLACE STUDENTS
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Dayanara Gonzalez Perez
ROOM 104 Erika De La Ossa Navarro
Juan Rozo Nava
Laura Daniela Mestra Berrio
Alisson Galvis Narvaez
Ana Karina Hernández
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Ana Maria Barrera Pastrana
9 ROOM 105 Andrea Carolina López Alcázar
Andrea Lucia Sánchez Martínez
Andrea Ruiz
Andrés Pérez Fernández
Angelly Castillo
Betty Eugenia Doria Causil
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Isabella Hoyos Ospino
ROOM 106 Jose Salgado
Juan Pablo Herazo
Karen Susana Sánchez Maestre
Keidy Oquendo Martinez
Lauren Laverde
Leidy Jhoana Suárez
Valentina Herrera
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Paula Isabel Durango Pastrana
AUDITORIUM Raúl Alberto Guzmán Machado
Robinson Rodriguez Pitalúa
Sebastián Barón Ramírez
Sebastian Cuello Montiel
Valentina Hernandez Gracias
Vanessa Buelvas Padilla
SCHOOL OF INFORMATIC Camila Andrea Méndez Alzate
ROOM 101 Daniela Cuadrado
Dayana Polo
Diego Andrés González Miranda
Elian Navarro
Elkin Eduardo Bedoya Tirado
Fransheska Acosta Cardozo
Yostin Andrés Estrada Peña
SCHOOL OF INFORMATIC Limny Tabares
ROOM 102 Lina Chamorro
Luna Marcela Avilez Humanez
María Isabel Godin Vidal
Maria Isabel González Serpa
María José López Páez
Maria Julia Baute
Yorlis Álvarez
SCHOOL OF INFORMATIC Mariangela Vega Polo
ROOM 105 Marisol Luna Pestana
Mary Argumedo
 Mayerli Villalobo
Orlando De Arco Montiel
Oxana Loren Causil Correa
Paula Andrea Cabrales Viloria
Valentina Miranda

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INVITED
PRESENTATIONS
 HOW TO WORK WITH MIXED-ABILITY CLASSES
Author: José María Racero Diz

Abstract
According to Tice (1997), At schools, most English
language classes are composed of students with
varying levels of proficiency. This diversity in
language skills represents both challenges and
opportunities for educators. To effectively tend to
12 the diverse needs of their learners, English
language teachers can employ a range of
strategies, including the use of adapted materials,
graded tasks, and CLIL (Content and Language
Integrated Learning). Apart from all the above,
incorporating activities that allow for different
responses and open-ended tasks can further
enhance learning opportunities for all students.
This session aims to provide teacher-candidates
with a comprehensive understanding of mixed-
ability classes and equip them with practical
strategies to effectively engage students of varying
language levels.
Keywords: Learning Community, Case Study,
Teacher Training, Situated Professional
Development, Genre Pedagogy.
 INTERCULTURAL TEACHING PRACTICES IN THE EFL CLASSROOM: THE
CASE OF NON-ELITE COMMUNITIES
Author: Ana María Sagre Barboza.
Abstract
Significant research has delved into the
methodologies and practices teachers use to foster
interculturality in the high school and college
foreign language curriculum. Yet, little is known
about the intercultural teaching practices teachers
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use in non-elite communities where inequity, lack
of access, and inclusion have prevailed, especially
during COVID-19. This case study describes how
three teachers in three Colombian state schools,
where economic divides are notorious, teach for
interculturality in distance and virtual learning
educational environments during the outbreak of
COVID-19. Findings indicate that teachers'
approach to interculturality could be categorized
into four intercultural teaching practices: 1) moving
from the known to the unknown, 2) going beyond
factual information, 3) challenging existing sources,
and 4) contextualizing through authenticity. These
practices offer guidance and instructional moves
about how to teach for interculturality locally and
worldwide.
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PAPER
SESSION
 THE LIVED EXPERIENCES OF INTROVERTED & EXTROVERTED
VETERAN TEACHERS USING STUDENTS IN THE EFL
TECHNOLOGY IN THE ENGLISH CLASSROOM, THROUGH THE
CLASS TEACHERS' PERSPECTIVE: A
PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY
Author: Valeria Cuartas, Jose
Manuel Perez Author: José Soto, Manuel Vergara
Abstract Abstract
After the pandemic and being a Throughout years, the analysis of
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witness of older teachers’ limitations to different types of personalities has
deal with technology and required caught the attention of numerous
apps for online education such as researchers in educational studies.
Google Meet, Drive, and Zoom, we This means to go inside the deep field
decided to research on their of personalities: introversion, and
experiences and perspectives about extraversion, two factors that may
using technology in the English result decisive to support teachers for
Language Class, considering a understanding their influence in
previous training .With this learners’ foreign language learning.
phenomenological study, using Van However, considerations regarding
Kaam’s method we aim to understand students’ personalities in an English
3 veteran teachers’ lived experiences classroom of a public school in
using technology from their Monteria, Colombia, has not been
perspective as a user and as a learner tackled yet. In this phenomenological
of it . By analyzing the gathered study, we aim to explore teachers’
information from deep interviews, we perceptions dealing with introverted
expect to describe their feelings and extroverted students, and how
working with technological devices in a they have managed them to involve all
public University. Finally, this study will the students in their classrooms
lead us to shed light on the way to help despite the differences. The chosen
veteran teachers to deal with data collection method is semi-
technology. structured interviews and a research
diary to demonstrate how “bracketing”
Keywords: Technology, veteran
can be achieved, following Giorgi’s
teachers, lived experiences
method to analyze the data. In this
study, we seek to answer these two
research questions, “What are
teachers’ perceptions of students’
diverse personalities in the classroom
at a public school in Monteria,
Córdoba?” and “How do English
teachers create teaching strategies to
consider students’ diverse
personalities based on teachers’
 perspective? The findings of the study FACTORS AFFECTING
will entice teachers to consider MOTIVATION AND PERFORMANCE
students’ personalities when designing OF PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL
strategies to interact with them and STUDENTS IN MONTERIA
understand better the concepts of
Author: Jordano Machado, Jesus
introversion and extroversion in the
Hernandez
frame of EFL learning to a more
specific vision of the current context of Abstract
this research.
Motivation is a fundamental aspect of
16 Keywords: personality traits, learning, particularly when learning a
introversion, extroversion, classroom foreign language. This problem affects
management 11th graders of a public school in
Monteria. This proposal will explore
the reasons behind students'
APPLYING VIDEO GAMES FOR demotivation and poor performance
RECALLING AND IMPROVING when learning English. Interviews and
ENGLISH VOCABULARY questionnaires will be used to collect
ACQUISITION the data. Expected outcomes will
involve students learning process and
Author: Karen Diaz, Camilo
school community.
Gonzalez
Abstract
RURAL STUDENTS’ LIVED
Video games in education have
EXPERIENCE WITH ODE DURING
generated a new perspective on
THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
learning a foreign language. This
proposal will intend to explore the use Auhor: Daniela Elao, Cesar Franco
of video games as a vocabulary Abstract
teaching resource for eleventh-
graders in a high-school public During the COVID-19 pandemic, students
institution in Montería. Using direct worldwide were forced to adapt to an
observation as a data collection asynchronous methodology. This
phenomenological study explores the
method. This practical study will
lived experiences of public rural students,
maximize the improvement of
who used paper-based study guides to
vocabulary and the communicative learn an EFL in Cordoba, Colombia. The
skills in school learners. data will be collected through semi-
structured interviews. The study will give
voice to unheard communities.
 THE USE OF INSTAGRAM AS A development of the activities, as well
TOOL TO ENHANCE WRITING as shows the several difficulties that
ABILITIES teachers face when trying to plan the
classes and give the accurate
Author: Any Martinez, Natalia Villa
information, in addition, the reality of
Abstract the students when the not getting
understanding due to the lack of
Instagram has features that can be information of the instructions. This
used to improve language skills since case study seeks to explore the
students can directly interact with their following research questions: How is
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target language. This study aims to fill related the method used by the
the gap in previous papers. The study teacher to provide oral instructions in
will be conducted by using an foreign language teaching and the
evidence-based approach. The study understanding of high school students
will determine which IG’s features can in a rural school? What factors
be used to enhance writing abilities in influence students' understanding of
English. the activities and the oral instructions
in a foreign language provided by the
teacher?.
LANGUAGE LEARNING
GIVING EFFECTIVE ORAL STRATEGIES: A COMPREHENSIVE
INSTRUCTIONS IN A FOREIGN STUDY
LANGUAGE.
Author: Maria Blanck, Gisella
Author: Maira Madera, Marlyn Cartagena
Florez
Abstract
Abstract Throughout the years, learning
strategies (ISS) have received
Classroom practices are always a
increasing attention from researchers
constant subject of research within
and educators in the fields of English,
the educational field, that is why
especially as a foreign language
teachers are considered guides in the
(EFL), as a relationship of how
process of teaching and learning, due
languages are learned differently by
to it being relevant that teachers seek
individual learners. However, there is
for the best methods in which the
little information about language
information must be presented in a
learning strategies in the Colombian
well explained manner for a fruitful
context, namely in the department of
students’ understanding. Moreover,
Córdoba. The purpose of this case
this study aims to highlight some of
study will be to identify and describe
the methodologies that can be used in
the strategies used by learners in a
which teachers must present oral
public school and how they use them.
instructions inside the classroom
using a second language for the
 EXPLORING STUDENT LISTENING CHALLENGES IN
ENGAGEMENT IN ONLINE ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL
TEACHING AND LEARNING STUDENTS: A
THROUGH ACTIVE AND PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY
INTERACTIVE METHODS: AN
Author: Luisa Correa, Ivys Assias
ACTION CASE STUDY.
Abstract
Author: Angelica Peñata, Keyla
Buelvas Developing listening skills is a
common issue for EFL students in
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high school when they learn a
Student engagement is and second/foreign language. According
indispensable component for an to Kurita (2012), "Listening is an
effective online teaching and learning. important language skill to develop in
This action case study will explore terms of second language acquisition
active and interactive methods that (SLA). In spite of its importance,
teacher can implement to improve second language (L2) learners often
student engagement in online English regard listening as the most difficult
courses. In – depth interviews will used language skill to learn". It is because
to collect the data. This study will there are some factors that make it
motivate students to increase their challenging for EFL learners to
commitment. comprehend and understand what the
speaker is trying to express and
communicate to the listeners
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF According to Alabsi (2020) Listening
PROJECT BASED TEACHING IN A comprehension is not only about
NEW REALITY: IMPACT OF COVID- hearing what is being said, but also
19 IN THE LEARNING PROCESS. involves the ability to understand and
make sense of the spoken language.
Author: Luis Rojas, Marianella
Narvaez.
Abstract
After the pandemic, the teaching-
learning model shift to to online
classes. The aim of this study will be
to understand the experience of
English teachers during the pandemic
with respect to the use of Project-
Based Learning approach. Interviews
will be used to collect the data. This
study will let teachers reflect about
the possible issues that may appear
in a virtual teaching context.
 THE USE OF COOPERATIVE ORAL CONVERSATION SKILLS
LEARNING IN THE IMPROVEMENT AND CONTEXT SIMULATION AS
OF STUDENTS MOTIVATION IN AN ENGLISH LEARNING
ELT: AN ACTION CASE STUDY STRATEGY: AN ACTION CASE
STUDY.
Author: Maria Gomez, Clara
Negretes Author: Rodrigo Olave, Jose
Acosta
Abstract
Abstract
Cooperative learning has become one
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of the most effective methods to Context simulation has been one of the
encourage student motivation in ELT. most effective strategies for language
This research proposal will investigate learning. This study will explore the
the effectiveness of cooperative reasons behind the little utilization of
learning as a strategy for reducing this strategy in a Colombian school.
demotivation in a teacher-centered Observation and interviews will use
foreign language classroom at a the method to collect the data. This
school in Colombia. Semi-structured study lies in its examination of the
interviews will be used to gather the effectiveness of oral conversation and
data. This study will help to reduce context simulations as a strategy for
demotivating problems that affects learning English among high school
student performance. students.
MOTIVATION, SELF-CONFIDENCE, IDENTIFYING THE FACTORS THAT
AND ANXIETY IN ACADEMIC AFFECTED STUDENTS
STUDENT PERFORMANCE: AN ENGAGEMENT IN HIGH SCHOOL
EXPLORATORY STUDY STUDENTS IN MONTERÍA DURING
COVID-19
Author: Yaireth Cabrales, Maria
Guerra Author: Jesus Espitia
Abstract Abstract
The role of motivation has evolved as The COVID-19 pandemic forced a shift
a pivotal instrument to support in many countries to virtual learning,
speaking anxiety and self-confidence bringing a decrease in the educational
in student performance in ESL. This level, particularly in developing
proposal will intend to understand the countries. This study aims to fill a gap
significance of self-confidence and by conducting it in Montería, Cordoba.
anxiety in college students" motivation. Semi-structured interviews will be
Semi-structured interviews will be used to gather the data. This study will
used to collect the data. The study will help identifying factors that have
increase participants' motivation. impacted student’s engagement
throughout this period.
 FOREIGN LANGUAGE ANXIETY Colombia's classrooms. when utilized
AND ITS EFFECTS ON effectively, multimedia tools contribute
MOTIVATION AND SKILLS significantly to fostering meaningful
DEVELOPMENT IN THE language learning experiences.
COLOMBIAN PUBLIC-SCHOOL
CONTEXT.
TEACHERS’ LIVED EXPERIENCES
Author: Jose Pineda, Camila Perez
OF USING DIGITAL PLATFORMS
Abstract FOR TEACHING ENGLISH
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Foreign language anxiety is a
PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY.
prevalent issue impacting students'
development, particularly their Author: Orlando Castro, Daniel
language learning journey. This study Echeverry
will investigate the repercussions on
Abstract
students motivation and
communicating abilities. The study will The scientific community accepts that
be conducted through semi-structured technology has changed and
interviews. This research will innovated many aspects of education
contribute valuable insights regarding due to its vital role, particularly in
the challenges posed by language teaching and learning the vocabulary
anxiety in the Colombian public-school of a foreign language. Nevertheless,
context. studies addressing teachers’
perspectives on the subject are still
MULTIMEDIA STRATEGIES YO
scarce. This phenomenological study
IMPROVE MOTIVATION IN 11TH
aims to understand the lived
GRADE STUDENTS
experiences of two Colombian
Author: Luisa Puello, Fabian Varon secondary school teachers using
digital platforms for teaching English
vocabulary to middle school students
Abstract
at a public high school in Montería,
This research investigates the efficacy Córdoba. The esearchers will conduct
of multimedia tools in Colombian the study within the framework of the
public school classrooms, with a focus National Bilingualism Plan in
on enhancing motivation and active Colombia. Within this policy, teachers
participation in English classes. This are encouraged to include ICTs in their
study explores how students' lessons to improve the teaching and
perceptions of English learning evolve. learning of a new language. We will
Some researches reveal that address the research questions
multimedia strategies fosters through semi-structured interviews
meaningful language learning and the researcher's diaries using
experiences, underlining its successful Giorgi's (2003) method of data
integration as an educational asset in analysis. The understanding of
teachers’ lived experiences will help
 strengthen the methodologies for APPREHENSION (CA): EXPLORING
learning English that include the use of STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS
technology. We believe that the
Author: Carlos Bello
educational community in general and
developers of educational applications Abstract
in particular would benefit from the
results of this study. The findings will This research project seeks to
have implications for the use of digital investigate the effectiveness of using
tools in foreign language teaching at all storytelling as a strategy to develop
school levels of education.. reading skills when reading short
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stories in English. This study will use
participant observations and
productions task as data collection
techniques. The expected results of
this project are to enhance the reading
ENHANCING ENGLISH GRAMMAR skill of fourth-grade students.
LEARNING IN URBAN PUBLIC Communication Apprehension (CA),
SCHOOLS: THE ROLE OF ONLINE characterized by anxiety, insecurity,
TOOLS and avoidance of oral communication
can hinder the development of
Author: Yimis Negrete, Lesly Correa
communication skills (Horwitz, (2001).
Abstract This qualitative case study seeks to
identify pre-service teachers’
This study explores the benefits and perceptions of the possible reasons
challenges of online tools, including that provoke CA in the English
Pixton, Kahoot, and Duolingo, in Teaching Program at Universidad de
enhancing English grammar learning Córdoba. By investigating these, it is
with ninth graders in an urban public expected to contribute to raising
school. Following a qualitative case students’ awareness on the topic and
study research design, data will be enhance their oral communication
collected through interviews, class skills.
observations and the teachers' diary.
Outcomes will highlight if these online
tools increase students’ engagement,
and improve their comprehension of
texts, and facilitate flexible grammar
learning. Potential challenges will also
be acknowledged, providing valuable
insights for educators and
policymakers.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
COMMUNICATION
 EXPLORING TEACHER'S well-being of tenth-grade students in
MANAGEMENT OF STUDENTS’ an English class at a private bilingual
DIVERSITY OF SKILLS IN A EFL school. The findings of this study can
CLASSROOM provide valuable guidance for
educational policies that prioritize
Author: Khiara Urbanes, Sara both academic achievement and
Herazo students' mental well-being,
considering individual differences.
Abstract
Within the English language
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classroom, students exhibit different PICTURE EXCHANGE
learning rhythms and styles. They COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (PECS)
possess a diversity of skills that TO SUPPORT AUTISTIC
teachers often struggle to uncover, STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY
often lead to distinctions in LEARNING.
comprehension and production in the
foreign language classroom. This Author: Raul Ruiz, Mathews Pertuz
study aims to explore how an English
language teacher manages the
diversity of skills among tenth-grade Abstract
students in the English class. The Asperger's autism presents significant
expected outcomes will provide challenges for affected children,
insights into the strategies teachers hindering their communication and
can employ to maximize students' interactions in the English class.
skills. Consequently, there is an urgent need
for inclusive learning opportunities for
children with Asperger's autism, where
ABILITY GROUPING AND strategies to support English language
STUDENTS’ WELL-BEING IN THE learning are often overlooked. This
ENGLISH CLASS qualitative case research study aims at
exploring the use of Picture Exchange
Communication System (PECS) to
enhance two autistic students’
Author: Sergio Rivero Méndez, vocabulary learning at a public school.
Daniela Fernández Polo Data will be collected through the use
of participant observation, and in depth
Abstract interviews with the children. Other
sources of information such as
Ability grouping (AG) is determined by students' classwork will also be taken
academic performance, and it into account. The results will provide
frequently leads to academic stress, valuable insights for teachers seeking
anxiety, despair, and burnout, to improve their students' vocabulary
especially in secondary education. learning..
This qualitative case study aims to
explore the influence of AG on the
 ENHANCING VOCABULARY
USING COMICS TO IMPROVE ACQUISITION THROUGH
STUDENTS’ READING LIVEWORKSHEETS: A CASE
COMPREHENSION IN THE STUDY
ENGLISH CLASS Author: Laura Vanesa Caballero
Moreno, Daniela Cabrales Sáez
Author: Laura Castaño Pacheco
Gisella Vanderbilt Padilla
Abstract

23 Abstract The conventional approach to

teaching English vocabulary in public
Enhancing reading comprehension is schools often involves rote
essential for fostering a harmonious memorization of isolated word lists,
connection between the text, the lacking meaningful context or real-
reader, and the context, thereby world application. In response to this,
promoting knowledge acquisition and our qualitative case study delves into
understanding. Despite its examining the potential of the Live
significance, a prevalent challenge lies worksheet platform to improve
in the insufficient deployment of students vocabulary learning among
effective strategies by educators to eighth-grade students in a public
kindle students' motivation for reading. school in Monteria. By leveraging the
This qualitative case explores the platform's unique features, such as
integration of comics as a pedagogical convenient accessibility, in-time
tool to improve reading formative assessment, and flexibility,
comprehension among 6th-grade we aim to uncover insights into how
students in a public school in Montería. this digital tool can enhance students'
The outcomes of this study are poised vocabulary proficiency. The
to equip students with a valuable anticipated outcomes of this research
resource, empowering them to promise to illuminate the positive
enhance their reading comprehension impact of Liveworksheet on students'
skills. ability to grasp and apply new
vocabulary in their English language
learning journey
 USING BLENDED LEARNING TO SYSTEMIC FUNCTIONAL
ENCOURAGE 10TH GRADE LINGUISTICS
LITERACY PRACTICE
Author: Sergio Sarmiento, Jason
Author: Brayan Flórez, Natalia Lugo
Abstract
Abstract
Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL)
Blended Learning (BL) stands as a is a theoretical framework that can be
dynamic teaching approach, employed to comprehend how
24 intertwining online learning with the language functions, increasing
traditional face-to-face classroom awareness of the various ways
experience (Semanate-Quiñones, et language can be utilized. As elderly
al., 2021). In this qualitative case students often encounter difficulties
study, we embark on an exploration of when reading English texts, this
the application of BL, viewing it as a approach can be adopted with a focus
gateway to assess the evolution of on the diverse functions of language,
new literacy practices among 10th- including description, explanation, and
grade students in the context of persuasion. This study aims to explore
English education. By delving into the the advantages of incorporating SFL to
intersection of technology and support elderly students' reading in
traditional instruction, our study aims English classes. A qualitative case
to unravel the intricacies of how BL study will be conducted, with the
shapes and influences students' new expectation that elderly students will
literacy practices. The anticipated gain a better understanding of different
findings are poised to contribute language registers and improve their
valuable insights into the emergence comprehension of the texts they read.
of new literacy practices within the BL Data collection techniques such as
framework, providing educators with observation of classes, in depth
an informed perspective on this interviews will be used. Other sources
evolving learning option. of information such as students’
portfolios will be taken into account.
 DEVELOPMENT OF CRITICAL EFL TEACHER’S
LITERACY THROUGH SFL METHODOLOGICAL STRATEGIES
TO DEVELOP DYSLEXIC
Author: Daniel Gonzalez STUDENTS’ READING SKILLS: A
CASE STUDY
Abstract Author: Lorena Galeano, Andrea
Palacios
This study aims at investigating the
development of critical literacy among Abstract
25 10th graders through the Dyslexia is a learning disorder that
implementation of Systemic Functional afflicts students because they feel the
Linguistics (SFL). A qualitative case pressure of feeling that they do not fit
study research design will be in with other students or because they
conducted and data collection are discriminated in the classroom.
methods such as classroom The purpose of this case study will be
observations and in-depth interviews to understand how teachers use the
will be used. Other secondary sources different methodological strategies to
of information such as students’ class teach reading children with dyslexia in
work will be taken into account. The a public school in Montería, Córdoba.
findings will provide insights into the The study will use classroom
effectiveness of SFL in promoting observation and interviews with 2
critical literacy skills among foreign elementary EFL teachers teaching a
language readers. 10-year-old boy in 5th grade with a
very low level of English. The current
study will shed light on how to prepare
instructional activities and strategies to
motivate children to learn a foreign
language.
Keywords: Dyslexia, Methodological
Strategies, Learning Disorder.
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SESSIONS
 STUDENT'S NAME POSTER'S NAME

Valentina Vergara Urrea, Paula Reading comprehension through genre-based

Andrea Paternina Barba approach with a focus on vocabulary affixation

The use of traditional colombian dances as a tool

Gunnar Ortiz to increase student interest in learning english

27 Lourden Teresa Vidal Muentes, Key comprehension strategies to develop

Luisa Fernanda Hoyos Negrete students' reading comprehension

Esneyder Espitia Peña, Yesenia

Lozano Osuna Class time and oral participation: a case study
The impact of scaffolding techniques on
improving spontaneous spoken communication in
Mayra Alejandra Narváez Negrete seventh grade l2 learners

Isabela Maria Perez Romero, Olga Voice recording as a tool to improve 9th graders
Elena Polo Ramos pronunciation and oral communication
Multisensory teaching as a pedagogical tool to
Paulina Andrea Valencia Díaz, improve oral communication skills in children with
Juliana Borja Calderin ADHD

Edgar Díaz De Los Reyes, María Impact of grammar teaching on speaking skills in
Paula Álvarez Ariza efl students.

Ana Camila Aruachán García, Methodological strategies implemented by public

Adriana Lucía Ruiz Beleño primary school teachers in elt

Jesús David Oviedo Morales, José What are the reasons that might affect active oral
Antonio Gonzales Pitalua participation in english classes?
Experiences of dyslexic students while learning
EFL
Cristian David Martinez Montes

Valeria Herazo Pico, Laura Angelina Using humor to engage the students in the
Fontalvo Pérez english learning process
Genre-based pedagogy and voice recording tools
Maria Camila Quintero Arteaga, to enhance ninth-graders' english-speaking
Juliana Díaz Petro abilities
 A look at the implementation of the suggested
María Alejandra Espitia Salgado, english curriculum in 10th and 11th grade
Karol Andrea Pretel Bedoya classrooms at robinson pitalua school.

William José Morelo Figureoa, Jose Fear of speaking in english in students of rural
Carlos Vidal Nieto areas
How can apprehension affects students' english
development in english classes when it refers to
Luis Angel Gamarra, Eliana García oral participation?
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Sergio Andrés Negrete Ortiz Autentic writing approach

Implementing audios of short stories and
fairytales for enhancing listening skills through
Yarley Edith Hurtado Soto genre-based approach

Yuraima Isabel Cavadia Babilonia,

Jose Antonio Ávila Sánchez Parental involment in a l2 learning

Jose Osorio Rangel, Jean Pierr

Rolong Otero Implementing music in teaching and learning l2

Selena Daza Ramos, Mirjana Hoyos The use of tiktok as a tool for learning vocabulary
Montes in english

Ivana Morelos Coronado, Valentina Motivación and its influencie in oral

Alvarez Martínez. communication

Meydreth Betancourt Villalba, Learners with adhd show little attention to foreign
Andrea Garcia Pertuz language lessons, which impedes their learning.

Language learner’s autonomy development

Dilson Santiago Ramos Galvan through the use of ict

Melisa Sotelo Bustamante, Adriana Oral skills development in skilled learners: a case
Cuitiva Gómez study

Songs as a pedagogical tool for improving the

Claribel Segura Rangel acquisition and retention of basic vocabulary in l2
 Enhancing communication abilities in a
colombian public school by
Heydelis Hernandez, Angelica Pirela incorporating ai technology.

The impact of insufficient didactic material and

Linda Padilla, Mayerlis Mestra resources in english language learning

Implementation of ict tools for teaching english

Diana Montes, Luz Osorio after the covid 19 pandemic
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Maria Camila Vides, Deison Garcia
Rodriguez Communication oral skills

Socioeconomic influences on english literacy

Diana Romero, practices between public and private schools

Tps strategy to encourage the development of

César Yesid Dager Alarcón english speaking skills in high school students.

Jose Manuel Posada Arroyo, Danilo Safe social environment for english language
Jose Gonzalez Pretel learning
Motovation and language learning in hostile
environments: a phenomenological study among
Valentina Garcia Lemos, Jesús 11th-grade students in english learning amid
Cuavas Torres socially hostile contexts

María Angélica Pérez Machado, Ana Indiscipline and academic performance on

Karina Buritica Ruiz english class

Development of speaking skill: exploring parental

Keiny Ilieth Pérez Castro support at home

Demotivation of high school students with adhd

Elisa Cuadrado, Stephania Hoyos to communicate orally in english
Motivations and Consequences of Students
Pursuing a Foreign Language Degree without
Isaac Caleb Ballestas Ricardo Interest in Teaching
Inclusive strategies for children with Autism
Liz Dayana Rambao Ferrer, Angela Spectrum Disorder (socialization and
Vanesa Oviedo Betin participation).
 Zharick Valentina González The impact of visual and auditory resources in
Narváez, Mayra Alejandra the classroom as a strategy for the development
Guerra Betancourt of oral communication in 7th grade students.

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TABLE
SESSIONS
 PRESENTER'S NAME PRESENTATION TITLE
The Influence of Ability Diversity on Student
Participation in the Classroom in Middle School in
Alisson Galvis Narvaez English Classes.

Valentina Miranda Dynamism during English class

The use of podcast as a teaching tool to improve
listening skills in the acquisition of English as a
32 Maria Julia Baute, Ana Maria foreign language in grade 11 students at the
Barrera Pastrana Institución Education Camilo Torres
Effective strategies to improve English language
acquisition through writing in third grade hearing
Maria Isabel González Serpa, impaired students of the Institución Educativa
Mariangela Vega Polo Sagrado Corazón de Jesús in Montería
Students’ motivation to attend classes in the English
Elkin Eduardo Bedoya Tirado, course at the teen and grown-up levels at the
Sebastián Barón Ramírez language center of the University of Córdoba.
The use of podcasts as a teaching tool to improve
listening skills in the acquisition of English as a
foreign language in grade 11 students at the
Yorlis Álvarez, Institución Educativa Camilo Torres.
Games as a Didactic Strategy Related to Children's
Marisol Luna Pestana, Keidy Literature as a Means of Developing Writing
Oquendo Martinez Competence in the English Foreign Language
The Impact of Cognitive Skills Lackness from
Vocabulary Development in Primary School at I.E
Raúl Alberto Guzmán San José to Promote Reading Comprehension in 6
Machado, Oxana Loren and 7 Grade-students within Foreign Language
Causil Correa Learning.
How does interruptive behaviors affects english
class on writting skills in Institución Educativa Juan
Betty Eugenia Doria Causil XXIII.
The Impact of Content-Based Learning on
Vocabulary Enhancement and Reading and Writing
Yostin Andrés Estrada Peña Skills in Bacteriology Students
María Isabel Godin Vidal,
Andrea Carolina López
Alcázar Foreign language teaching in rural affected zones
Paula Isabel Durango
Pastrana, Erika De La Ossa Using digital resources for teaching English in
Navarro elementary school
 Paula Andrea Cabrales
Viloria, Valentina Hernandez
Gracias The teacher's attitude affects students motivation

Andrés Pérez Fernández,

Laura Daniela Mestra Berrio Innovative Ways of Vocabulary Acquisition
Peer influence on English language learning:
Lina Chamorro, Limny unraveling the impact on sixth graders' confidence
Tabares and oral proficiency.
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Karen Susana Sánchez
Maestre, Fransheska Acosta The Lack of Materials and Resources in the ELT
Cardozo Classroom: Its Impact on Teacher's Motivation

Vanessa Buelvas Padilla, Impact of teaching styles on students' oral

Leidy Jhoana Suárez participation

Diego Andrés González The Use of A.I. as a Tool to Enhance Speaking on

Miranda, Juan Rozo Nava Introverted Students with an EFL Approach

Orlando De Arco Montiel, Exploring the Impact of Sibling Presence on Oral

Dayanara Gonzalez Perez Participation in English Classes
The Impact of the Lack of Adapted Teaching
Materials and Teacher Training and Its Effects on
the Acquisition of Grammatical Rules and
Juan Pablo Herazo, Robinson Vocabulary in the English Language for Students
Rodriguez Pitalúa with Visual Disabilities at Universidad De Córdoba

Music as a pedagogical tool to facilitates and

Isabella Hoyos Ospino optimizes the process in Teaching English.
Using instruments to explore the use of artificial
intelligence and it effects on students in a school in
María José López Páez San Pelayo
Paula Isabel Durango
Pastrana, Erika De La Ossa The implementation of digital resources for teaching
Navarro English in 5th grade
Andrea Lucia Sánchez
Martínez, Luna Marcela Avilez How positive Feedback Strategies in the Classroom
Humanez Influence Student Motivation

Ana Karina Hernández Attention span in the classroom

 Sebastian Cuello Montiel,
Camila Andrea Méndez Alzate Effectiveness of Pedagogical Approaches

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