Herramientas de gamificación para fortalecer la lectura en estudiantes de 8vo año.

Abstract

The present work is a study that focuses on the use of gamification tools to strengthen reading in eighth "A" students. The main reason for this proposal is to strengthen student performance in the development of their reading abilities and skills through gamification. This analysis was based on a qualitative research methodology with a descriptive and bibliographic approach. Considering, as a universe population, 280 students, of which the sample was selected in a simple stratified random manner, resulting in the selection of forty subjects from the eighth year of Basic General Education, parallel "A". The general objective of the study was focused on: Analyze gamification tools to strengthen reading in eighth year students of Basic General Education. On the other hand, the specific objectives focused on: determining the reading level of eighth grade "A" students; select appropriate gamification tools to strengthen student reading; and design gamification activities using the Google Sites website to strengthen reading. As a result, 66% of the students reached different levels of reading competence in the diagnosis, such as: unsatisfactory, should improve and satisfactory. On the other hand, 34% require an advanced reading level for their educational level. These results concluded an overview of the level of reading proficiency, which indicates the need to implement gamification tools to strengthen reading.