Desarrollo del equilibrio estático y dinámico a través del juego en niños de educación inicial II

Abstract

The project "Development of Static and Dynamic Balance through Play in Early Childhood Education II Children" focuses on investigating how play influences the development of balance. Balance is a fundamental motor skill that does not always receive adequate attention in early educational programs. This study seeks to understand how play can be an effective strategy to improve both static balance and dynamic balance in children. Play is considered a powerful tool to enrich children's motor development. Through this research, we seek to demonstrate how the inclusion of challenging play activities in the curriculum can significantly improve children's balance skills. This thesis aims to determine the impact of the game as a strategy in the development of static and dynamic balance of children in Initial Education II of the "Nuevo Rocafuerte" Educational Unit. This research addresses the development of static and dynamic balance in Early Education II children through playful strategies. It is framed in the socio-critical paradigm and uses the Historical - Logical Method, Inductive-Deductive Method and Analytical - Synthetic Method for its methodological approach. The study population involves 26 children from the initial level II, 5 teachers from various institutions in the province of Orellana and 3 directors from the Nuevo Rocafuerte Educational Unit. Specific tests were applied to evaluate balance, including the Test motor ability test. of motor skill of Litwin and Fernández. These assessments provided crucial data to analyze the relationship between play and balance development in children. The synthesis of the results indicates that the game is an effective strategy to improve both static and dynamic balance in Early Education II children. Specific games designed to challenge balance proved to be highly beneficial and motivating for children, promoting their participation and balanced development. This master's thesis highlights the importance of incorporating playful strategies in the educational context to promote the development of balance in Early Education II children. Furthermore, it emphasizes the relevance of addressing these skills from an early age, recognizing play as a valuable resource to enhance static and dynamic balance, fundamental pillars for adequate motor and cognitive development in children. Keywords: Static balance, Dynamic balance, Game, Initial education, Early childhood education