El uso de materiales didácticos en el proceso de enseñanza aprendizaje en educación inicial, subnivel 2, Machala 2024

Abstract

The present research project, entitled “The use of teaching materials in the teaching-learning process in early childhood education, sublevel 2, machala 2024”, is based on the need to value and enhance the adequate use of didactic resources in early childhood classrooms. This study recognizes that, in the first years of life, children require meaningful experiences that stimulate their integral development through diverse and contextualized materials that turn them into an essential tool for learning. The general objective of this research was to examine the impact of the use of didactic materials in the teaching-learning process in children in early childhood education sublevel II. To achieve this purpose, a quantitative approach was used, with a descriptive scope and a non-experimental design, collected through a survey directed to 4 teachers and an observation guide applied to 60 children, belonging to the School of Basic Education “Simon Bolivar” in the city of Machala. The main findings showed that the use of didactic materials in the classroom significantly increases children's motivation, participation and interaction, facilitating active learning and stimulating their cognitive, social and motor skills. On the other hand, it was determined that some teachers restrict the use of a wide range of resources and maintain traditional practices that limit the holistic development of children.Finally, it is proposed to implement creative didactic strategies to promote the adequate use of didactic materials, as well as training programs for teachers on their correct selection and application, based on contemporary pedagogical theories.