El refuerzo escolar como estrategia educativa para el mejoramiento del rendimiento académico en niños de diez años de edad

Abstract

Abstract: This research aimed to evaluate academic support as an educational strategy in the teaching and learning process of 10-year-old boys and girls at the Santo Domingo branch of the Salesian Project Foundation. A group of 30 children participated in the study. The research employed a mixed-methods approach with a predominantly quantitative focus and a quasi-experimental design. The proposed educational innovation was implemented using the active methodology of gamification. Data collection techniques included interviews and surveys with a structured questionnaire, as well as pre- and post-tests. The data reflected significant improvements in academic performance and in the specific areas evaluated: oral and written comprehension and expression. This study demonstrates that academic support, as an educational strategy implemented through active learning methodologies such as gamification, stimulates learning skills and competencies, significantly contributing to academic performance and laying the foundation for future educational processes with meaningful experiences.