Methodological elements that affect the teaching-learning of Spanish in first grade students, Bilwi, RAAN

Abstract

This study was conducted at the Special Educational School "Sister Maureen Courtney", during the year 2010, in Bilwi, RAAN, Nicaragua. It provides information regarding the methodological elements that affects the teaching of Spanish in the first grade students of the Special Educational School. We used a descriptive-qualitative methodology, cross-sectional because it is a synchronic study. We observed the development of some Spanish lessons and interviews were applied to students, teachers and subdirector. Among the results it showed that the teacher used a traditional methodology based on the syllable and phonics-analytic-synthetic methods (FAS), including traditionality in classroom organization, namely, making students to sit in rows. Furthermore there is little use of media and materials and almost no motivation. We consider this research important for strengthening the teaching of Spanish in Special Education. For this reason it is recommended to deepen this issue in future researches, which will help raise awareness and improve the teaching quality.