The Impact of Digital Technologies on the Development of Linguistic Skills: A Focus on Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing
Journal
Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems
Information Technology and Systems
ISSN
2367-3370
2367-3389
Date Issued
2025
Author(s)
Blanca Grefa
Ximena Morales-Urrutia
Type
book-chapter
Abstract
This study examines the relevance of active methodologies in enhancing linguistic and communicative competencies in Elementary General Education. The primary objective was to determine how these methodologies contribute to the development of the four essential macro-skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing, thereby promoting innovative and effective educational practices at Milton Jurado School. A quantitative, exploratory, and descriptive approach was adopted with a non-experimental design in a longitudinal context involving 35 students. The methodology included administering a pretest and posttest using a checklist for data collection. Concurrently, active methodologies were implemented to strengthen linguistic and communicative skills. The hypothesis posited that active methodologies contribute to the development of these competencies in Elementary Education. Data analysis and interpretation were based on the pretest and posttest results. To ensure result reliability, the Shapiro-Wilk normality test was applied, suitable for the study's sample size. Student t-test results demonstrated a significant improvement in student performance. The research concludes that active methodologies are effective in developing linguistic and communicative competencies. Findings indicate the need to explore innovative pedagogical approaches that enhance these skills, highlighting the importance of teacher support. This study provides significant insights for implementing active methodologies in education, emphasizing their efficacy in the comprehensive development of students in contemporary society