La gamificación como estrategia metodológica y su influencia en el aprendizaje significativo en los estudiantes de Educación General Básica (EGB) Media

Abstract

Abstract: The present study was carried out with the purpose of analyzing the influence of gamification in the meaningful learning process in fifth year students of Basic Secondary Education of the San Rafael Educational Unit. The research carried out was of mixed analysis, that is, qualitative and quantitative in which a bibliographic review was carried out to conceptualize the study variables and with the quantitative part the hypotheses raised are verified, its design was quasi-experimental applying a pre and post test to the study population, while a survey was carried out on the teachers of the mentioned level obtaining positive results demonstrating that the use of gamification as an active methodology seeks to develop and strengthen their skills by connecting previous knowledge with new information through the use of gamified tools thus achieving meaningful learning. Within the study, the importance of teachers receiving adequate training that guarantees the efficient use of gamification and its implementation in planning, promoting their continuous training and promoting teamwork was determined.