La gamificación como estrategia para la expresión oral en niños de Educación Inicial en la Unidad Educativa Ayapamaba

Abstract

Abstract: This research aimed to analyze gamification as a pedagogical strategy for oral expression in early childhood education to understand the fluency of their pronunciation. The study was conducted at the "Ayapamba" Educational Unit, with the collaboration of the early childhood education teacher and her students. The analysis was carried out using a phenomenological, descriptive, and analytical method, applying techniques such as direct observation, language assessment, and a survey with the necessary instruments for data collection, including an observation guide, an oral expression rubric, and a questionnaire. A qualitative approach was used, with a non-probability sample of nine children aged 4 to 5 years in early childhood education, in order to obtain real results regarding language development. Furthermore, it was evident that implementing gamified activities aided the development of oral expression, reflected in each child's pronunciation and confidence when speaking. Additionally, the use of games created a motivating context that encouraged active participation from all children in the classroom.