Literacy as fundamental element in the teaching-learning process of Basic Middle School students

Abstract

The current transformations have generated within the educational system the need for the development and implementation of new strategies aimed at motivating the interest in reading and writing in students from an early age, and thus obtain a significant learning that allows them to adapt integrally to society. The present study was carried out with the purpose of analyzing reading and writing as a fundamental element in the teaching and learning process of middle school students of the José Alejandro Bermúdez Educational Unit of the Tosagua canton in the province of Manabí. The study is based on a quantitative approach with a descriptive scope; likewise, techniques such as survey, observation and bibliographic documentary review were used, whose data allowed the analysis and processing of information. The collection of information was obtained directly from the environment by means of an interview with 10 teachers of the school and the application of a questionnaire to 30 students. It was concluded that reading and writing should be fundamental for students' learning from the beginning of schooling, since reading and writing correctly is the basis of any activity or work. The use of literacy skills in academic activities significantly increases the development of students' oral expression, gives them confidence and allows them to interact more in school activities. During the diagnosis, the greatest difficulties were found in reading comprehension; however, when they began to emphasize reading and its importance, the students began to express their ideas and thoughts more clearly and accurately.