Game-based didactic strategy for teaching basic vocabulary in english in elementary education

Abstract

The main purpose of this research is to improve the teaching of basic English vocabulary in elementary general education students through the use of games as a didactic method, since, the teaching process is constantly changing due to the needs that arise, there is still a lack of didactic strategies, and therefore, through games, the aim is to improve this educational practice. The research responds to a qualitative paradigm, with an action-research design, making use of theoretical methods that allowed systematizing different existing criteria on the subject, facilitating a better approach to the work, while with the help of empirical methods such as participant observation, diagnostic test, and interview with area teacher, allowed diagnosing the initial state of the study population made up of students in the fourth year of general basic education of the "Gran Colombia" fiscomisional educational unit of the city of Alamor, leaving aside the selection of the sample. Hence, considering the existing needs of the students, a didactic strategy based on games is provided, which favors both teaching and learning in children and which was planned for a unit of study. Finally, it is suggested to continue addressing the topic using new technological tools, as well as the time determined for each activity, so that the process is active and effective.