Gamification as a neurodidactic strategy to strengthen the learning of reading in third grade students of elementary education

Abstract

The topic addressed is gamification as a neurodidactic strategy to strengthen the learning of reading. Gamification is a novel strategy that involves neurodidactic elements and strengthens learning in order to overcome difficulties in educational processes. Neurodidactics today provides valuable information on how the brain processes information and learns, helping to design mechanical game activities that are aligned with the principles of brain functioning. The present work is elaborated for children of third year of basic education of the Jacinto Collahuazo Educational Unit who have presented difficulties in reading, which have been identified through classroom observation processes, interviews to teachers and students. However, with the scientific support of several authors, a brief study on gamification, neurodidactics and reading components was carried out in order to elaborate the scientific proposal that contains playful gamification strategies to solve the difficulties found in the students. Subsequently we have validated with experts to see the feasibility and relevance of the topic.