Using self-assessment to improve students' oral English language skills in virtual teaching

Abstract

The evaluation and scoring of spoken English during virtual classes has become a common task in public schools. Several teachers have identified various challenges, such as the student's limited language proficiency, lack of prior knowledge of English, student dependency on the teacher, poor exposure to English outside the classroom, lack of consistency in student performance. student and teachers' limited expectations of what students can achieve, as well as the scarcity of technological devices that support development in the use of language platforms and courses. The main objective of this research is to improve students' English proficiency by using self-assessment in collaboration with Flipgrid, an online tool that allows users to create audio recordings and short videos. The methodology used is based on action research with an interpretive approach to analyze the environment and seek solutions through open research. The population under study includes a group of students with whom virtual English classes were carried out. The findings obtained facilitate feedback and foster a supportive learning environment as means that contribute to the progress of students, providing them with the opportunity to take corrective measures in their learning process.