This document provides information about an English proficiency course taught at State Polytechnic University of Carchi in Ecuador from March to August 2011. The course was taught by Professor Ivan Fuertes and was aimed at developing students' macro communicative English skills at the third level. The course utilized various teaching methodologies including a problem-based learning approach and focused on developing competencies around understanding daily routines, spare time activities, and describing personalities and bedrooms in present and past tenses over the course of five modules. Assessment was based on oral and written reports, projects, and competency demonstrations through activities, discussions and role plays.

1. STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF CARCHI
ENGLISH PROFICIENCY PROGRAM
LEVEL: THIRD
PROFESSOR: IVAN FUERTES
ACADEMIC SEMESTER: MARCH -AUGUST 2011
Tulcán, March 2011

2. I. BASIC DATA OF THE MODULE
CODE: EPPUPEC REQUIREMENTS:
KIND OF COMPETENCE:  Have approved English A1.2
GENERIC: (X)  Have taken the placement test
SPECIFIC: ( )
CREDITS: LEVEL  Basic Knowledge of NTICs.
5 THIRD
 Interest for learning and active
performance.
 Attitude to work in team.
 Attitude to participate in class.
PROFESSOR:
Name: Guillermo Iván Fuertes Paillacho
Contact telephone: 062290233 - Cell phone: 093880984
E-mail: ivang71@hotmail.com

3. II. FORMATIVE ROUTE
Problematic Node (General Problem)
Limited development of the macro communicative English skills (listening, speaking, reading
and writing).
Global Competence
Learners can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly
encountered in work, schools, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arrive whilst
traveling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected texts on
topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events,
dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanation for opinions and plans.
Specific Competence
Learners can understand sentences and expressions related to areas of immediate relevance
(basic family information, to go shopping, LOCAL GEOGRAPHY, EMPLOYMENT). Can
communicate in a simple way in familiar topics and daily life. Can describe, in simple, terms,
aspects about his / her preparation, the immediate environment and subjects if immediate
necessity.
ACHIEVEMENT COMPETENCE ELEMENTS
Nº
LEVELS (Systematic actions to make the competence)
THEORETICAL To identify basic vocabulary and structures through listening,
1 BASIC reading, speaking and writing about fashion, sports, health.
(Understanding)
THEORETICAL To analyze the differences between Present Perfect Simple and
SUPERIOR Past Simple through reading listening, speaking, and writing
2
(Critical analysis) about dangerous jobs, fashion, healthy problems, and TV
programs.
THEORETICAL To demonstrate by dialogues the development of linguistics skills
PRACTICAL (reading, listening, speaking and writing) using the past tense and
3
ACCEPTABLE time expressions.
THEORETICAL Applying the different ways of communication (listening,
PRACTICAL Reading, speaking and writing) with satisfactory performance
4
ADVANCED using present perfect simple: how long…..?, for, since and
vocabulary about jobs, action sports, money and work.
PRACTICE Making projects that permitted apply the English language useful
in personal, public, occupational and educational domain. And
5 THEORETIC each one is described in terms of location, institutions or
CREATIVE organizations, persons, objects, events, operations and texts.
Inter-discipline Work (integrated knowledge of the modules in the same semester which
help to get this competence)
 Oral and writing report according to the level
 Techniques of Studying
 NTICs and Elaboration of Projects

4. III. LEARNING METHODOLOGY
DIDACTIC APPROACH: ( Methodology for performing the competences )
Methodology of Learning Based in Problems
Methodology to develop the logical thought
Simulations. Experiential cycle. Multiple Intelligences, Communicative Approach, Total Physical Response, Community Language Learning
Whole Language, Task-Based Language Teaching, Showing videos, readings, articles etc.
Presentation of videos, reading of texts, others.
UNIT COMPETENCE
Learners can clearly understand and give information about his/her bedroom, habitual actions and routines, as well they can ask
and give directions about famous sights and make requests, offers and promises and future predictions, by means of present
simple, past simple, used to, zero conditional and conditional sentences type 1, showing responsibility, honesty, cooperation and
self-confidence for communicating in English.
MODULE COMPETENCE ELEMENTS OF COMPETENCE
MODULE 1. Learners can habitual actions, current activities,  Discuss habitual actions and routines and current activities
describe one’s bedroom and one’s best friend by means of  Talking about spare – time activities, hobbies
present simple and present progressive, showing respect for  Expressing likes and dislikes and possessions
others and cooperation in and out of class.  Describing one’s bedroom, personality and one’s best friend
 Distinguishing between habitual actions and current
activities.
MODULE 2. Learners can talk about famous people,  Discussing activities in the past, situations and accidents
narrate a story and discuss about activities in the past, past and past habits.
habits by means of past simple and past progressive showing  Expressing sympathy
self –esteem and honesty.  Talking about famous people
 Narrating a story and understanding sequences

5. MODULE 3. Learners can ask and give information about  Understanding sights in the city
places and making comparisons, by means of comparative  Talking about famous sights
forms , showing identity, perseverance, and self - esteem  Expressing possibility in the present or future
 Making suggestions and comparisons
 Giving direction
 Expressing preference
 Describing a city
MODULE 4. Learners can discuss general truths and future  Discussing general truths and future plans
plans, as well they make requests, offers and predictions, by  Making guesses and hypotheses, requests offers and
means of zero and first conditional, showing interest in promises and predictions.
learning English..  Describing habits, situations and other consequences
 Referring to conditions and their results
 Inviting and accepting or refusing invitation

6. SPECIFIC DIDACTIC
MOTIVATIONAL
COGNITIVE CONTENTS PROCEDURE CONTENTS STRATEGIES
COMPETENCE ELEMENTS AFFECTIVE CONTENTS TIME
What knowledge? How to apply? Strategies, methods
Which attitudes with?
and techniques
1 MY LIFE: Vocabulary Accepting criticisms 15 H
 Discuss habitual Listening and repeating specific  To make requests
actions and Daily routines (Simple information. Respecting turns when in class.
routines and Present, Adverbs of Structures speaking in groups.
current activities Frequency, how often? Discussing habitual actions and  Experiential Cycle
 Talking about and prepositions of time ) routines. Respecting other
spare – time Spare-time activities Distinguishing between habitual cultures.  To make a role
activities, hobbies (present progressive, actions and current activities. play.
 Expressing likes present simple vs. present Choosing and Completing Being honest in their  To watch videos
and dislikes and progressive, stative verbs) information. evaluations.
possessions Household objects Reading  Exchange
 Describing one’s (some/any/no/every and Listening and reading for specific Search sources of information each
bedroom,
their compound nouns) information. information. other.
personality and
Adjectives describing Listening / Pronunciation
one’s best friend
personality(subject Playing the CD and listening for  Practice in and out
 Distinguishing
pronouns, object specific information. class
between habitual
pronouns, possessive Playing the CD and focus
actions and
adjectives, possessive student’s attention to  Tell Anecdotes.
current activities.
pronouns and possessive distinguish similar sounds.
case) Speaking  Dialog by means of
Talking and discussing specific questions about
topics in pairs. his/her life.
Writing  Observation
Writing to give information from  Watch videos
notes, readings, letters or
spoken notes.

7. 2. BELIEVE IT OR NOT! Vocabulary Sharing information 15H
Listening and repeating specific with others  To make requests
 Discussing Past simple and Could. information. in class.
activities in the Accidents (Past Structures Helping for personal
past, situations progressive) Discussing past events. needs met  Experiential Cycle
and accidents and Past simple – past Distinguishing between past Listening to others
past habits. progressive, Time clauses: habits and current activities.  To make a role
 Expressing when, while; Adverbs of Choosing and Completing Recognizing the play.
sympathy manner. information. importance of the  To watch videos
 Talking about Used to. Reading English language
famous people Listening and reading for specific  Exchange
 Narrating a story information. information each
and Listening / Pronunciation other.
understanding Playing the CD and listening for
sequences specific information.  Practice in and out
Playing the CD and focus class
student’s attention to distinguish
similar sounds.  Tell Anecdotes.
Speaking
Talking and discussing specific  Dialog by means of
topics in pairs. questions about
Writing his/her life.
Writing to give information from  Observation
notes, readings, letters or  Watch videos
spoken notes.
3. A VISIT TO A CITY Vocabulary Expressing needs, 15H
 Understanding Places in a city Listening and repeating specific feelings, and ideas  To make requests
sights in the city (can/could/may/might) information. respecting each other in class.
 Talking about
famous sights Directions (prepositions of Structures Negotiate solutions to  Experiential Cycle
 Expressing place, prepositions of Making comparisons. problems

8. possibility in the movement, let’s…., how Making polite requests in class.  To make a role
present or future about…? why don’t we...?) Choosing and Completing Negotiate solutions to play.
 Making information. interpersonal  To watch videos
suggestions and Phrases related to the misunderstandings
comparisons environment(comparative Reading  Exchange
 Giving direction forms, as + adjective + as) Listening and reading for specific Doing tasks with information each
 Expressing information. responsibility and other.
preference Means of transportation enthusiasm
 Describing a city (superlative forms, which? Listening / Pronunciation  Practice in and out
Playing the CD and listening for Self confidence for class
specific information. communicating in
Playing the CD and focus English  Tell Anecdotes.
student’s attention to distinguish
similar sounds.  Dialog by means of
questions about
his/her life.
 Observation
 Watch videos
4. SCIENCES MATTERS Vocabulary Being proud of their 15H
 Discussing Natural world(zero Listening and repeating specific identity.  To make requests
general truths and conditional) information. in class.
future plans These parameters
 Making guesses Phrasal verbs(look)(future Structures apply to all activities  Experiential Cycle
and hypotheses, going to, future will.(offers, Discussing general truths. and tasks.
requests offers promises, request, on-the- Making guesses and hypotheses.  To make a role
and promises and spot decisions, warnings, Choosing and Completing play.
predictions. threats)) information.  To watch videos
 Describing habits,
situations and Words related to Reading  Exchange
other
space(future will Listening and reading for specific information each
consequences
(predictions)) information. other.
 Referring to

9. conditions and
their results Conditional Sentences Listening / Pronunciation  Practice in and out
 Inviting and Type 1. Playing the CD and listening for class
accepting or specific information.
refusing invitation Playing the CD and focus  Tell Anecdotes.
student’s attention to distinguish
similar sounds.  Dialog by means of
questions about
Speaking his/her life.
Talking and discussing specific  Observation
topics in pairs.  Watch videos
Writing
Writing to give information from
notes, readings, letters or
spoken notes.
AUDIO LABORATORY Meeting people Around the world Collaboration Rising intonation 20H
ACTIVITIES Families Family ties Respecting the others s- ending in verbs
Free time How often? Act with honesty Sentence stress
In the house Where does it go? Work with Plural s- endings
Movies Film critics perseverance Contractions for is
A typical day Daily schedules Enthusiasm and are
Locations Find the treasure Punctuality Linked sounds
Effort Stress for clarification
TOTAL 80 H

10. 5. Project 1 Pictures
Making projects that Find information about an Would you like to do this job? Self working Videos
permitted apply the English unusual job (e.g. dog Why/Why not? Find pictures. Posters
language useful in personal, walker: a person who takes
public, occupational and somebody else’s dogs for a Stick photos and then describe
educational domain. And walk) and describe it. the members of your family.
each one is described in Pictures
terms of location, Project 2 Find photos. Self working Graphics
institutions or Make your family tree. Drawing
organizations, persons, Make a poster advertising it and
objects, events, operations Project 3 write all the things you need to Self working Pictures
and texts. Make a table of what you take with you (tent, sleeping bag, Videos
like/dislike about your city food, soap, etc.)
or town.
Project 4 Self working Camping Equipment
You are organizing a Pictures
camping weekend. Posters
Papers
Videos
Data projector
FINAL PRODUCT.-
Learners can clearly understand and give information about his/her bedroom, habitual actions and routines, as well they can ask
and give directions about famous sights and make requests, offers and promises and future predictions, by means of present
simple, past simple, used to, zero conditional and conditional sentences type 1, showing responsibility, honesty, cooperation and
self-confidence for communicating in English.

11. IV. EVALUATION PLAN
WEIGHING UP SCORE
9.0 to 10.0 Distinction- (Pass with merit)
8.0 to 8.9 Credit- ( Pass)
7.0 to 7.9 Pass – ( Narrow Fail)
4.0 to 6.9 Fail
Specific Competence
Learners can understand sentences and expressions related to areas of immediate relevance
(basic family information, to go shopping, LOCAL geography, employment). Can communicate in
a simple way in familiar topics and daily life. Can describe, in simple, terms, aspects about his /
her preparation, the immediate environment and subjects if immediate necessity
ACHIEVEMENT INDICATORS
LEVEL INSTRUMENTS OF VALUATION
(BASED IN THE LEVES)
To match the pictures with the words  Reading texts and correct mistakes
and check the answers.  Writing paragraphs about different
To differ countable and uncountable topics
nouns, then complete the table  Dialogues in pairs
1
Respecting likes and dislikes about the  Questions, Texts
food  Listening for selecting information
 Watching the video for selecting
information
To discover the formation and use of  Reading texts and correct mistakes
the present progressive and simple  Writing paragraphs about different
present, to explain when we use why or topics
because for answering.  Dialogues in pairs
2
To understand the reading by looking at  Questions, Tests
the pictures and predicting new words,  Listening for selecting information
Expressing needs and feelings.  Watching the video for selecting
Showing interest information
To underline the unknown words read  Reading texts and correct mistakes
all the phrases and guess the meaning.  Writing paragraphs about different
To play the CD and hear conversations, topics
To listen and distinguish the sounds / t  Dialogues in pairs
/, / d /, / id /  Questions, Texts
3
To generate dialogues in pairs about a  Listening for selecting information
trip  Watching the video for selecting
Recognizing the importance of the information
English language
To generate spontaneous dialogues in  Reading texts and correct mistakes
pairs about future event  Writing paragraphs about different
To write a short paragraph about plans topics
4
for the weekend..  Dialogues in pairs
Self confidence for communicating in  Questions
English  Listening for selecting information

12. Search sources of information  Watching the video for selecting
information
 tests
To apply English language use according  Grammar and Vocabulary
the domains  Discourse Management
5
 Pronunciation
 Interactive Communication
FINAL PRODUCT.-
Learners can clearly understand and give information about his/her bedroom,
habitual actions and routines, as well they can ask and give directions about
famous sights and make requests, offers and promises and future predictions, by
means of present simple, past simple, used to, zero conditional and conditional
sentences type 1, showing responsibility, honesty, cooperation and self-
confidence for communicating in English.
 TO PASS THE EXAMS (KET - ISE O - TOEFEL 96-125)
TECHNIQUES AND INSTRUMENTS (suggested):
Graphic organizers, investigation reports, folders.
Portfolios: Teachers and students
Observation: Observation Guide
Interview: Interview Guides
Test: Questionnaire
Innovative practices
Projects: English language use
Room projects. Teachers and students
Expositions: Autonomous work

13. PROCESS OF VALUATION
Application of: oneself-evaluation, co-evaluation, hetero-evaluation with evidences, using
techniques and instruments to value competences.
DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION FORMATIVE EVALUATION PERFORMING EVALUATION
Achievement Indicators Evidences of procedure and Promotion
( requirements) attitude contents
 Determine the level of Identify basic vocabulary They will be able to:
vocabulary and knowledge about food, celebration,  Identify vocabulary about
grammar structures vacation and our world. food, celebrations,
through a questionnaire. vacation, and our world.
Discover the differences
 Diagnose the level of among present simple,  Compare grammar
fluency and correct present progressive, past and structures like: countable
pronunciation through a future tenses and uncountable nouns,
dialogue. would like, How much /
Express needs and feelings. many /, Regular and
 Read paragraphs to select irregular verbs, Time
general and specific To generate dialogues in pairs expressions, Present,
information about different topics Past, Future Tenses,
Prepositions, etc.
 Listen the dialogues for Recognize the importance of
specific information the English language  Understand the text and
predict new word
Write short paragraphs about through reading.
plans for the weekend, food,
celebrations.  Distinguish the different
sounds as: /g/, /dz/, /n/,
Self confidence for / ŋ /, / t /, / d /, / id / and
communicating in English silent letters.
 To generate dialogues
with satisfactory
performance (speaking)
 To write short paragraphs
about trips, vacation.

14. V. TABLE OF INSTRUCTIVE GUIDES FOR AUTONOMOUS WORK
# GUIDE ELEMENTS INSTRUCTIONS (INDICATIONS) RESOURCES FINAL PRODUCT TIME
Element 1  Develop the Workbook,  Professor- students  To identify basic 10H
Module 5.  Student’s Book and vocabulary and
To identify basic vocabulary and  Read and listen the CD-ROM Workbook. grammar structures
1 structures through listening, which contains dialogues,  CD-ROM, Tests CD, Class about food and drink
reading, speaking and writing stories texts and songs. CD, Laboratory.
about food and drink  Prepare oral lessons in pairs computer, infocus
each class about the last topic.  Internet, Videos
Element 2  Develop the Workbook,  Professor- students  Compare grammar 10 H
To analyze the differences Module 5.  Student’s Book and structures like:
between present simple and  Read and listen the CD-ROM Workbook. countable and
present progressive through which contains dialogues,  CD-ROM, Tests CD, Class uncountable nouns,
2
reading listening, speaking, and stories texts and songs. CD, Laboratory. would like, How much
writing about dates, season,  Prepare oral lessons in pairs computer, infocus / many /, Regular and
celebration and jobs. each class about the last topic.  Internet, Videos irregular verbs,
Prepositions, etc.
Element 3  Develop the Workbook,  Professor- students  Understand the text 10H
To demonstrate by dialogues the Module 5.  Student’s Book and and predict new
development of linguistics skills  Read and listen the CD-ROM Workbook. words.
(reading, listening, speaking and which contains dialogues,  CD-ROM, Tests CD, Class  Distinguish the
writing) using the past tense and stories texts and songs. CD, Laboratory. different sounds as:/ g
time expressions  Prepare oral lessons in pairs computer, data projector /, / dz /, / n / / ŋ /, / t
3 each class about the last topic.  Internet, Videos /, / d /, / id / and
silent letters.
 To generate small
dialogues with
satisfactory
performance.


15. Element 4  Develop the Workbook,  Professor- students  To generate dialogues 10H
To Apply the different ways of Module 5.  Student’s Book and with satisfactory
communication (listening,  Read and listen the CD-ROM Workbook. performance and
Reading, speaking and writing ) which contains dialogues,  CD-ROM, Tests CD, Class write short
4
with satisfactory performance stories texts and songs. CD, Laboratory. paragraphs about
using future tenses and  Prepare oral lessons in pairs computer, infocus trips, vacation, food,
vocabulary about places and each class about the last topic.  Internet, Videos celebrations.
countries
Element 5 Project 1 The students are able to 40H
Making projects that permitted What kind of food do you and your  Papers apply the English
apply the English language useful classmates eat every day?  Students language skills
in personal, public, occupational Interview five of them and find out.  Data projector development during the
and educational domain. And Make a bar chart like the one class (listening, speaking,
each one is described in terms of below and then write a paragraph reading, writing) in
location, institutions or with your findings. communication
organizations, persons, objects,
events, operations and texts Project 2
Imagine your school organizes a  Pictures
talent show and you are taking part  Posters
doing something you are very good
5
at (e.g. singing, dancing, playing a
musical instrument)
Write about your talent and draw
or stick pictures.
Project 3
Make a certificate/award for your  Drawing design
best friend and write what makes  Computer software
him/her so special for you. Also,  Pictures
write his/her characteristics.
Stick a picture of the two of you
together.

16.  Pictures
Project 4  Videos
You are advertising a technological
gadget (e.g. an iPod).
Find a photo and information
about it and make a list of its
features.
TOTAL ………………………………………………80 H

17. VI. BIBLIOGRAPHY:
Elementary A Book: Student’s Book, Ss’ Work Book
Oxford ESL Dictionary
Oxford Practical English Usage
Oxford Practice Grammar
Live English Grammar Elementary
Top Grammar Pre-intermediate
Channel Grammar Hand Book
Sample KET Exams-Cambridge
Steven Brown. Active listening
www.englishtown.com
www.learnenglishfeelgodd.com
www.elllo.org
www.profesordeingles.com
www.clase.com
www.lylabschool.com
www.mmpubications
DIDACTIC RESOURCES:
 Student’s Book.
 Workbook.
 Audio CD, CD ROM
 Tests CD, Class CD
 Laboratory.
 Internet.
 Videos
 Music
 Board
 Markers
 Eraser
 Graphics
 Maps
 Clothes, school tools, products, etc. ( Things of the environment)

18. VII. EVIDENCES
7.1 STUDENTS’ ROLL
N°
1 ALMEIDA CORAL MARCELA DEL SOCORRO
2 CADENA REALPE BYRON EMILIO
3 CHAMORRO ARCOS YOANA ANDREA
4 ENRÍQUEZ GUERRERO CLARA JANTEH
5 ESTACIO CASANOVA JOHANNA MARCELA
6 GUEPUD CUASTUMAL LUIS FERNANDO
7 HERRERA USIÑA ANDREA GISSELLA
8 MALLAMAS PARRA JHENNY ARACELY
9 RUANO MARISOY ADRIANA ELIZABETH
10 USIÑA CUASAPAZ MERCELO GERMÁN
11 VILLARREAL PANTOJA VILMA ELIZABETH
12 VILLOTA JÁCOME JOSÉ MAURICIO
7.2 ACADEMIC SCHEDULE
ACADEMIC SCHEDULE MARCH - AUGUST 2011
UNIVERSIDAD POLITECNICA ESTATAL DEL CARCHI
ENGLISH PROFICIENCY PROGRAM
ACTIVITIES DATA
2011
STARTING CLASS MARCH 28TH
ENDING CLASS AUGUST 25TH
DELIVERY GRADES
FIRST TERM GRADE JUNE 13TH, 14 TH, 18TH
SECOND TERM GRADE AGUST 17TH, 18TH, 20TH
FINAL GRADE AUGUST 24RD, 25TH , 27TH
DELIVERY GRADES AUGUST 27TH

19. 7.3 CURRICULAR GRID
ENGLISH PROFICIENCY CURRICULUM
BASIC USER INDEPENDENT USER
A B
A1 A2 A2+ B1+
BEGININNG INTERMEDIATE INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED
I II
LEVELS
A1.1 A1.2 A2.1 A2.2 A2.2.1 A2.2.2 B1.1 B1.2
I II III IV V VI VII VIII
40 CREDITS THE PROGRAMM
5 CREDITS EACH LEVEL
80 HOURS 80 HOURS
CLASSES AUTONOMY
WORKING
TOTAL PROGRAMM HOURS
640 HOURS CLASSES
640 HOURS AUTONOMY WORKING

20. Classes Schedule
PROFESSOR: Lic. Iván Fuertes
SCHOOL LEVEL SATURDAY MORNING
ENGLISH THIRD 08H00 – 12H30
PROFICIENCY
PROGRAM
LAB SCHEDULE
SCHOOL LEVEL SATURDAY MORNING
ENGLISH THIRD 10H30 – 11H30
PROFICIENCY
PROGRAM
_______________________________
Lic. Iván Fuertes
English Professor
DELIVERY DATE: March 2011