Juego libre y socialización en los niños y niñas de inicial II de una unidad educativa en el Valle de Los Chillos

Abstract

The present research work entitled: Free play and socialization in children of Initial II of an Educational Unit in the Valle de los Chillos, sought to identify the influence of free play as a valuable space for interaction, in the process of socialization of children. boys and girls. The problem arises when observing that the teacher limits the children's socialization process, due to a constant managerial presence that invades free play, limiting free exchanges and interaction between peers. The teacher sets rules at times of play even in recreation spaces when children are supposed to be able to play freely. The findings obtained from a quantitative and qualitative methodology, through the use of instruments such as field diaries and interviews, led to determine the socialization indicators that are affected by the lack of free play activities, which limits the abilities of interaction and bonding with others, within the framework of active and affective communication, helps the process of identity construction and the development of social and emotional skills of the child, from building positive social relationships with their peers (Criado, 2012 ). The work also evidences the position of teachers against free play and its devaluation as a free and spontaneous means of socialization.