Transformación de la convivencia escolar desde la educación física y la terapia ocupacional: una investigación-acción en el centro educativo rural la fenicia, sede La Upá, Cácota, Norte De Santander

Abstract

The central thesis of this research is the transformation of school life through the integration of physical education and occupational therapy, conceived as community-based pedagogical strategies in rural contexts in Colombia. The study was conducted using the Action Research (AR) methodology, which enabled the identification and description of the different realities of the educational context and a critical analysis of the school’s educational and social interaction practices, supported by a process of diagnosis, planning, implementation, and reflection.From this perspective, the study addresses collective needs within the educational environment, highlighting the development of a school community based on healthy coexistence, respect, and holistic well-being, specifically at the La Fenicia Rural Educational Center, La Upá Campus. By identifying the main difficulties and dynamics associated with school coexistence and the development of AI in the classroom, the study proposes the design of pedagogical strategies and their subsequent reflective dissemination, aimed at implementing activities based on cooperative play, group interaction, and physical movement, thereby strengthening analytical and collaborative assessment among members of the educational community. This results in collective learning and changes in relational dynamics regarding the importance of teamwork, assertive communication, and empathy, consolidating positive and sustainable transformations in the rural educational environment.