Student’s perception about Competency-Based Learning encouraged by using comics in a EFL Learning Situation

Abstract

The main purpose of this article is to present the results obtained regarding one satisfaction survey used after the implementation of a learning situation, based on the use of the comic book and following the competency-based approach, in EFL in a school in Tenerife. The target groups are from sixth grade of primary education. In this survey the aim was to measure the level of appreciation of the comic book as a an alternative medium to explore new reading formats and create meaningful digital products in EFL by the learners. The learning objectives are related to several key competences selected (literacy and multilingual; digital; citizenship; and personal, social and learning to learn) and the results obtained are from the students’ perspective. Later on, the results will be analyzed and discussed regarding the key competences development; the guidance and monitoring of the learning process; fun and motivation; the level of difficulty; the learning objectives; and cooperative learning. To sum up, in contrast with the theoretical framework and methodology utilized, positive and negative results will be addressed and the possible improvements for further research will be pointed out.