Gamificación para el desarrollo del pensamiento crítico en los estudiantes de 6to año de educación básica en la escuela héroes de jambelí cantón machala provincia de el oro

Abstract

This research analyzes the impact of gamification on the development of critical thinking in sixth-grade Basic General Education (EGB) students in the subject of Language and Literature at Héroes de Jambelí School. It starts from the recognition that traditional methodologies do not always effectively stimulate critical thinking, which affects students' ability to analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information. To address this issue, the VEROAPPLIT prototype was designed and implemented—an educational application based on gamification that integrates interactive and dynamic activities to foster meaningful learning. Through an innovative approach, the research employed a mixed methodological design, combining qualitative and quantitative analysis to assess the impact of the tool on the teaching-learning process.