El uso de la gamificación para mejorar las experiencias de aprendizaje en los estudiantes de educación inicial

Abstract

Abstract: The present study on "The use of gamification as a didactic strategy to improve the learning experiences of children in early childhood education" addresses the need to increase attention, motivation and participation in the classroom. This work is oriented to Characterize gamification as a didactic strategy to improve the learning experiences of children of initial education 1 and 2 in the: "Alonso de Mercadillo" and "Ciudad de Loja" basic general education schools, employing a mixed research approach. Surveys are used to understand teachers' perceptions and classroom observations to analyze gamified learning experiences. The results show that teachers have positive perceptions about gamification, although they face logistical challenges in its implementation. There is diversity in the preferences of gamified strategies, with imitation standing out as the most used. The use of didactic resources emphasizes interactive and visual elements, enriching learning experiences. In summary, it is evident that gamification can promote meaningful learning experiences in early education, although it is necessary to overcome logistical challenges and diversify the use of didactic resources.