Plan de intervención para el desarrollo de habilidades socioemocionales en adolescentes de una Unidad Educativa Particular de la Ciudad de Guayaquil

Abstract

The systematization of experiences described below aims to identify the difficulties during the execution of the proposed intervention plan, which seeks to address the shortage in the development of socio-emotional skills in adolescents in 8th and 9th grade of upper elementary school, whose ages range from 12 to 14 years and are part of the Julio María Matovelle Catholic Private Educational Unit, highlighting the importance of considering the difficulties that may emerge during its implementation and, by taking them into account, being able to reconsider the activities and times that must be estimated when develop an intervention plan. A cognitive behavioral approach is used to implement an intervention program in hopes of contributing to the overall well-being of students and improving academic practices at school. This focus on adolescence is crucial, as it is a stage marked by important physical, emotional and social changes; Therefore, the development of these skills can contribute to improving self-esteem, empathy and decision making, essential factors for emotional wellbeing and healthy development. In addition, a series of activities and resources proposed to promote the development of socio-emotional skills in the chosen population are detailed herein. These activities included workshops, reflection exercises and self-assessment tools. So, it is explained how the tools used were useful during this intervention process.