Teaching strategies for the development of socio-emotional skills in eighth-year upper elementary school students

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María Verónica Aguirre-Unda
Nanci Elizabeth Sarango-Alejo
Ana Norvis Caballero-Rodriguez

Abstract

This study highlights the importance of emotional education in the school environment, especially in disadvantaged contexts where students face multiple socioeconomic and educational challenges. Despite theoretical advances in emotional intelligence, there is a considerable gap in its practical application within the educational system. The research focuses on the need to develop intervention programs that promote socioemotional well-being in eighth grade students, in order to strengthen essential skills such as empathy, resilience, self-esteem and respect. As part of the teaching strategy, dance is proposed as an effective tool for socioemotional development, since it allows the exploration of emotions, the strengthening of self-esteem and the construction of healthy relationships between students. However, it is recognized that the implementation of these programs in rural and resource-limited environments presents significant challenges, such as the lack of adequate infrastructure and restricted access to materials and professionals specialized in emotional education. The findings of the study confirm that the promotion of socioemotional skills is a key factor in improving learning and school coexistence. Incorporating collaborative strategies and conflict resolution techniques into the curriculum not only fosters an active learning environment, but also contributes to the comprehensive development of students.

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Aguirre-Unda, M., Sarango-Alejo, N., & Caballero-Rodriguez, A. (2025). Teaching strategies for the development of socio-emotional skills in eighth-year upper elementary school students. 593 Digital Publisher CEIT, 10(3), 121-135. https://doi.org/10.33386/593dp.2025.3.3132
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Author Biographies

María Verónica Aguirre-Unda, Universidad Bolivariana del Ecuador

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https://orcid.org/0009-0005-3786-7673

Graduate in Educational Sciences with a Preschool mention. Child Psychologist Psychorehabilitator. Teaching experience in basic education and high school. He has taught courses in Psychology, Pedagogy and Personal Improvement. He has worked community-based serving families and communities.

Nanci Elizabeth Sarango-Alejo, Universidad Bolivariana del Ecuador

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https://orcid.org/0009-0004-5371-3992

Title: Bachelor of Educational Sciences with a mention in Primary Education.

I am working as a Basic General Education Teacher.

Ana Norvis Caballero-Rodriguez, Universidad Bolivariana del Ecuador

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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2083-3136

Graduate in History and Social Sciences. PhD in Pedagogic Sciences. Experience educational university student and the scientific investigation in initial formation, master and doctorate. It has imparted courses of Methodology of the Investigation, Psychology, Pedagogy and Didactics. He/she has worked the formation lines, school, family-community, prevention and educational orientation.

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