gamificación como herramienta pedagógica para el mejoramiento de los procesos de enseñanza aprendizaje de educación general básica.

Abstract

The basic education centers, especially in the Machala cantón, face a considerable challenge regarding the academic performance of their students, particularly due to the indifference towards active involvement in the classroom. This event has a direct impact on the quality of education and the integral growth of students. In this context, the application of gamification has been proposed as an avant-garde tactic to reactivate the teaching-learning process, especially in the Educational Unit “Luis Amando Ugarte Lemus” has chosen to focus its efforts on the study of how this method can enhance academic performance in Natural Sciences for the sixth grade, with the aim of not only increasing student motivation, but also promoting a more interactive and collaborative learning environment. This research employed the LectuMark methodology which simplified the progress of the project by offering an organized scheme for the assessment of reading comprehension. This methodology not only facilitates the evaluation of the participants' performance, but also the identification of specific areas that need attention, which is crucial for the creation of effective educational interventions. The application of LectuMark in the research framework helped to achieve more accurate and relevant data, which increases the validity of the findings. It is important to highlight that the prototype developed has the resources required to implement new strategies, becoming an easily accessible tool that promotes the generation of new learning environments. The teacher in charge of the experience highlighted the relevance of these projects, emphasizing the considerable impact they have generated in the educational community. Therefore, gamification is established as a fundamental tactic in modern education, promoting a more dynamic and collaborative learning, which meets the needs and tastes of contemporary students. Gamification tactics are shown to change the educational environment in a positive way by fostering a place where learners feel more comfortable to engage and express their thoughts. The use of ClassDojo not only simplifies the monitoring of academic progress, but also fosters a more participatory and collaborative educational community. By engaging in more dynamic and meaningful activities, students acquire social-emotional competencies essential to their overall development, underscoring the relevance of innovating teaching methods for more effective and enriching learning.