Aplicación móvil gamificada como herramienta de motivación del aprendizaje de la asignatura ciencias naturales del quinto año de educación general básica.

Abstract

This research work, prior to obtaining the degree of Bachelor in Pedagogy of Experimental Sciences from the Faculty of Social Sciences of the Technical University of Machala, aims to investigate the impact of a gamified mobile application as a motivational tool for learning the subject of Natural Sciences in the fifth year of General Basic Education (EGB) at the "Luz de America" School. The thesis examines how the integration of gamification elements in a mobile application can influence students' motivation and engagement in learning Natural Sciences.

A methodology involving mobile application in the classroom is employed, followed by qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis to evaluate its effectiveness. The findings of this research will provide valuable information on the use of gamification in the specific educational context of the Natural Sciences subject at the "Luz de América" school and will contribute to the body of knowledge on motivational strategies in science education.

The purpose of the research work is to develop a digital educational application to strengthen the teaching-learning process of students in the fifth year of basic education at the "Luz De America" school, demonstrating the influence of mobile applications in the educational area that facilitate the teacher to improve the teaching-learning process, which is designed and aimed at students through the use of a gamified environment with the incorporation of interactive games that allow small users to strengthen their knowledge by interacting with new learning methodologies

Technological development has transformed education, offering new opportunities to improve student motivation and engagement. In this context, gamification, which consists of the application of game-like elements and dynamics in non-game environments, has emerged as a promising strategy to increase participation and academic performance.

The main purpose of this proposal is to demonstrate the impact of a gamified mobile application in the learning of Natural Sciences in the fifth year of General Basic Education (EGB) at the "Luz de América" school. The results obtained serve as a basis for making informed decisions on the implementation of technology and innovative methodologies in the teaching of Natural Sciences, thus contributing to improve the quality and academic performance of students.