La estimulación sensorial en el desarrollo cognitivo de los niños y niñas de 4 a 5 años. Estudio de caso en un centro educativo de la ciudad de Quito

Abstract

The present case study shows a problem evidenced in an educational unit in the city of Quito, in which the teacher in charge of the initial level 2 does not perform enough sensory stimulation activities for the children. The purpose of this research is to analyze the influence of sensory stimulation in the cognitive development of children from 4 to 5 years old. We worked methodologically from a qualitative approach using research techniques such as observation and interview, which helped in the collection of information within the educational field. The results showed that sensory stimulation has a great impact on the cognitive development of children, because it influences them to develop more interest in discovering the environment around them and to be able to develop in the best way and with autonomy. For the reasons stated above, it is concluded that a child who receives more sensory stimulation, will be able to perform different skills without any difficulty and at the same time increase the speed at which the child can develop any activity and at the same time sensory stimulation favors the development of other areas, such as motor, emotional and social.