The Influence of Teacher Training on the Moodle Platform and ESL Language Learning on Students at a Latin American University

Abstract

Objective: To accurately know the influence of teacher training on the Moodle platform and English learning in ESL students at a Latin American university. Materials and Methods: For this pre-experimental study, the pre- and post-tests were applied to a sample of 29 students and then processed with the SPSS (Statistical Analysis Software) program. Results: The pre-test reached an average score of 13.86 compared to the post-test, which reached an average score of 17.83. This indicates a positive influence with an increase of 3.97 points, P =000. Therefore, the hypothesis stating that ESL students are able to learn in a virtual class is accepted. In the four specific hypotheses, increases of 4.00,3.50, 3.74 and 4.20 points between the pre- and post-tests, respectively, verify the improvements. Conclusion: We can conclude that there is a positive influence with the Moodle platform teacher training in the learning of English as a second language. Clear evidence is shown in the increase of 3.97 points between the pre- and post-tests, which indicate an academic progress of the students of a regular average to very good. Objectivo: Conocer la influencia de la capacitación de docentes en la plataforma Moodle y aprendizaje del inglés básico en estudiantes de ingles basico de una universidad. Materiales y Método: Para este estudio pre experimental para ello se aplicó el pre y pos test a una muestra de 29 estudiantes, que será procesada con el programa SPSS. Resultados: El pretest alcanzó un promedio de 13.86, a comparación del postest con un puntaje promedio de 17.83, con ello una influencia positiva con un incremento de 3.97 puntos. P = .000, se acepta la hipótesis planteada. En las hipótesis específicas también se comprobó un incremento de 4.00 , 3.50 , 3.74 y 4.20 puntos, respectivamente. Conclusión: Existe una influencia positiva de la Capacitación docente plataforma Moodle en el aprendizaje del inglés básico, ya que entre la prueba pre y pos test se experimentaron un aumento de 3.97 puntos, lo que permite señalar un progreso académico de los estudiantes de un promedio regular a muy bueno.