Hibridizando o ensino de inglês na Escola de Aprendizes-Marinheiros do Espírito Santo

Abstract

This research endeavor aimed at investigating students’ performance in English as L2 concerning the execution of tasks in a hybrid methodology context with the use of internet tools, at the Escola de Aprendizes-Marinheiros do Espírito Santo. Forty students from two intact classes were divided in two groups, the experimental (traditional teaching + virtual environment) and the control (traditional teaching only). The theoretical background revised literature about task-based language teaching methodology, L2 hybrid teaching methods, multiliteracies, and new technologies. The methodology of the study was mixed with quantitative and qualitative data. The study evaluated the impact of online activities in L2 learning, as well as in the development of students’ autonomy and digital literacy. Three tasks using different sites on the internet were administered to the experimental group, followed by a questionnaire for each task, for the qualitative evaluation. The quantitative analysis was made with pre and post tests statistically analysed. For this action research, some semi-structured questionnaires, interviews and the research diary were used as data collection tools. In general, the results did not reveal any statistically significant gains in the treatment, however, the qualitative analysis of students’ perspectives on the tasks performed in an online environment revealed that the L2 hybrid teaching methods may contribute to the development of students’ autonomy, motivation, more contact with L2 and digital literacy.