Facilitating Self-Regulation by Mobile Devices to Improve Speaking Skills in a Post Baccalaureate Technical School

Abstract

This study was conducted in a post-baccalaureate public institution in Guayaquil to facilitate self-regulation through mobile devices and improve students’ speaking skills. The methodology applied was a mixed-method two-phase action research study that lasted ten weeks. Pre and post-tests were used to know if students improved their self-assessment and speaking skills. Students were interviewed to know their perspective of the innovation as well as the self-regulation strategies. The effect size of the pre- and post-tests (Cohen’s d= 1,48) indicated a large impact for speaking. Comparisons of students’ and teacher’s results evidenced students improved in self-assessing their speaking skills. Implications of this study involve other EFL colleagues who would like to raise students’ oral production.