Communicative competence in the digital age, an approach from upper secondary education
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Communicative competence, English, digital tools, Technological Baccalaureate, Upper Secondary LevelAbstract
This paper presents a theoretical and conceptual review of communicative competence in teaching English as a second language, analyzed within the framework of the Technological, Baccalaureate programs of the General Directorate of Agricultural and Marine Science Technology (DGETAyCM). To this end, an analysis was conducted using databases, specialized journals, and websites. The methodological strategy employed was action research, with three action loops conducted with fifth-semester students of the Office Automation Technician program. The development of communicative competence in these students was studied using various teaching strategies supported by digital tools. The study concludes that communication is an essential tool in the development of every individual, in which technology plays a crucial role, requiring the possession of the necessary skills for both oral and written communication
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