Content and Language integrated learning activities to improve reading comprehension in sixth graders

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dc.contributor.advisorEgas Herrera, Diana Carolina
dc.contributor.authorHurtado Llomitoa, Johanna Mariela
dc.date.accessioned2026-06-24T20:07:36Z
dc.date.available2026-06-24T20:07:36Z
dc.date.issued2025-06-19
dc.descriptionTESIS-MAESTRÍA
dc.description.abstractGlobal interconnectedness has increased the relevance of English as a second language, especially in education. In this context, the Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) approach combines content teaching with language learning, strengthening reading comprehension and fostering critical thinking. However, sixth-grade students struggle with this skill due to traditional methods based on memorization and isolated vocabulary exercises. This study analyzes the impact of CLIL activities on the reading comprehension of sixth-grade students, using a quantitative approach with a pre-test/post-test design to evaluate their effectiveness. The research was conducted with a sample of 30 students and 5 teachers, utilizing surveys, interviews, and comprehension tests. The results show that, before the intervention, more than 70% of students scored below 60% in reading comprehension. After the implementation of CLIL, a 28% improvement in the overall score was observed, with significant gains in the identification of main ideas (+30%) and inferences (+30%).Despite these benefits, teachers pointed out limitations such as a lack of training and adequate resources. It is concluded that CLIL improves reading comprehension by integrating thematic materials in English and promoting critical thinking. Its systematic incorporation into the curriculum, the development of continuous assessments, and teacher training are recommended to strengthen its implementation.
dc.description.sponsorshipUniversidad Bolivariana del Ecuador
dc.identifier.citationHurtado Llomitoa, J. M. (2025). Content and Language integrated learning activities to improve reading comprehension in sixth graders. Universidad Bolivariana del Ecuador.
dc.identifier.issnMAESTRÍA EN PEDAGOGÍA DEL INGLÉS COMO LENGUA EXTRANJERA
dc.identifier.urihttps://dspace.ube.edu.ec/handle/123456789/3800
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherUniversidad Bolivariana del Ecuador
dc.relation.ispartofseriesPM-PI-A24-01P1-10; 17260574150
dc.rightshttp://purl.org/coar/access_right/c_abf2
dc.subjectLanguage teaching
dc.subjectlanguage learning
dc.subjectbilingualism
dc.subjectprimary education
dc.subjectteaching methodology
dc.titleContent and Language integrated learning activities to improve reading comprehension in sixth graders
dc.title.alternativeActividades basadas en el enfoque AICLE (Aprendizaje Integrado de Contenidos y Lengua Extranjera) para fortalecer la comprensión lectora en estudiantes de sexto grado
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