La gamificación como estrategia didáctica y su influencia en la mejora de la práctica pedagógica de los docentes de educación básica elemental

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Abstract: This research stems from the observation of the limited use of innovative strategies in the teaching process, linked to a lack of teacher training and pedagogical disinterest. In response to this problem, research was conducted on gamification as a teaching strategy and its influence on improving the pedagogical practices of elementary school teachers. The general objective was to analyze gamification as a teaching strategy in order to establish its influence on improving pedagogical practice. Seven elementary school teachers from the Vicentina Daniel Hermida Educational Unit in the city of Cuenca participated in the research. The methodological approach was quantitative, descriptive, and field-based, with a non-experimental, cross-sectional design. Research techniques included surveys and pre- and post-tests, as well as a literature review for the theoretical framework. The results showed a significant and positive improvement in the level of knowledge and perception of gamification and its influence on improving teaching practice.