Using Theme-Based Approach to Orientate Professional Vocation in EFL Students from 11th Grade at Institución Educativa Francisco Miranda.

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This action research study reports how the usage of Theme-Based approach can be implemented to orientate professional vocation in EFL students from 11th grade at a public institution in Medellín, Colombia. This project was developed in three sections: discovering student’s abilities, contextualizing students about the educational system in Colombia, and deciding the learner’s best professional option. At the end, surveys, interviews, and the teacher’s journal were techniques used to obtain data collection. Findings showed that students become more engaged with English course when they find its themes useful and interesting for their proper life. Additionally, they evidence major clarity at choosing their professional programs.