The use of multimodal learning objects and interactive games in the learning process of modal verbs in English

Abstract

This document shows the results of a research performed at the Escuela de Bachilleres of the Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro (EBA-UAQ). The main objective was to evaluate the suitability of implementing a didactic strategy composed of Multimodal Learning Objects (MLO) and interactive games to teach modal verbs in the English II subject. The strategy was designed by three teachers from the English area and implemented in a randomly selected group of second-semester students. They designed a didactic sequence of six sessions in which the students worked virtually. In the sessions, the topic was approached through the use of some MLO and the students participated in some interactive games available online. To determine whether the implementation of the strategy was effective, the researchers applied a questionnaire at the beginning and at the end of the sequence. The results show that the strategy is adequate to strengthen the students’ comprehension and production of the topic. Specifically, interactive games are tools that allow the students to keep motivated throughout the learning process. As a conclusion, the achievement of the general and specific objectives was verified, that confirmed the strategy’s relevance while teaching the chosen topic.