Estrategias metodológicas para el desarrollo de habilidades lectoras en niños de tercer grado de educación básica. Estudio de caso

Abstract

The lack of reading skills is a problem that affects the learning process, decreases social participation and blocksthe access to vital information that is used for personal and professional development. This research is aimed to analyze methodological strategies that supports the development of reading skills in third grade children from basic education. A qualitative approach was applied for a case study in 20 students and 3 teachers through observation and interviews. The results were organized in two parts: reading skills to be developed and methodological strategies that were applied in class. It was found that many factors are part of development process related to reading skills when strategies don´t match with students’ needs, causing that class participation level decreases. Conclusions showed the autonomy is developed through text presentations in which individual interests from students are considered in order to reach good results. Tales, fables and digital tools have helped to a systematic process of identification, comprehension and developing a reading habit.