Investigación-Acción Participativa como estrategia para mejorar niveles de bienestar e involucramiento en Educación Inicial

Abstract

This research work is focused on improving the levels of well-being and involvement in initial level children from the Mercedes González de Moscoso basic general education school in the city of Guayaquil. Through the participatory action methodology, the characteristics and factors that influence the components of well-being and involvement were analyzed. The sample consisted of 4 legal representatives, 4 children, and the educational level tutor. The methodology was qualitative, through a descriptive analysis. The data collection instruments used were: survey, adapted instrument (Self-evaluation Instrument for Care Settings [Sics], 2005) and focus group. The research focused on key activities for a comprehensive practice in the educational field. The route used in the educational context was virtual and the people who collaborated in this process did so as volunteers. The information from this research is relevant for future studies that aim to improve pedagogical processes, since after a diagnosis the aspects to be optimized can be determined and with the help of active strategies, the participation of children in the teaching was evidenced. decision making, enthusiasm and relationship with the teacher immediately. With the application of the collection and monitoring instruments, a suitable intervention was granted to modify the lags that existed in the process. The well-being and individual and collective involvement maintain a close relationship in the learning process, it is essential to monitor these factors for good educational practice. Keywords: WELL-BEING, INVOLVEMENT, ACTION-PARTICIPATORY METHODOLOGY