Students’ perceptions about the use of songs integrated into Task-Based Learning inside the English virtual class

Abstract

This exploratory project seeks to know the perceptions of those studied regarding the use of the song integrated in TBL within a virtual environment looking to implement new strategies that help to continue with the educational process in times of pandemic. Based on Task-based learning helps to reduce stress and anxiety when acquiring a second language since tasks focus mainly on meaning rather than memorization of grammar, resembling real-life situations (Stehan cited by Rodriguez, 2010) and the song motivates the educational activity since in this process both hemispheres of the brain are activated (Thain, 2010) this project seeks to describe and analyze students' perceptions by integrating songs with TBL in a virtual classroom where they can explore their skills in real-life situations without restrictions. The use of data collection instruments such as interviews, surveys and questionnaires was necessary, which provided information that had to be analyzed under a qualitative approach of exploratory research which study a problem that has not been studied or thoroughly investigated in the past and is usually conducted to have a better understanding of the existing problem, but usually doesn't lead to a conclusive result. For conclude, the students' perceptions of this methodology were very positive, since the use of songs will help them learn vocabulary as well as the correct pronunciation of words with the help of easy and practical electronic didactic materials that will help them learn an L2. On the other hand, the students were able to perceive that the poor quality of the internet makes the learning process in a language very difficult and even more so in times of a pandemic when the demand for connectivity is so high.