Reading Experience in an Elementary School: An Educational Intervention

Abstract

This educational intervention project aimed to promote reading autonomy among elementary school students through the design and implementation of effective pedagogical approaches. The central objective was to stimulate a love for reading, strengthen comprehension and critical thinking skills, and encourage autonomous selection and exploration of literary materials. The intervention took place in a rural primary school located in the municipality of Durango. During the diagnostic phase, a qualitative approach was chosen, employing the action research method. Non-participant observation techniques and in-depth interviews were used. The participants included members of the school community, consisting of eight teachers and 191 students. In the intervention phase, the qualitative approach continued, but with participant observation. Through dynamic and interactive activities, students developed the ability to approach texts independently, thereby establishing a solid foundation for their reading skills throughout their educational journey. The results revealed the effectiveness of promoting reading and guiding students using only the resources available in the school, without the need for additional materials. Additionally, the enthusiastic response from the students suggests that with more time, this type of project can be consolidated, yielding more robust and beneficial outcomes. Reading, as concluded, represents an opportunity for advancement for students in these communities.