La Alfabetización una Ruta para Aprender a Convivir en la Infancia.

Abstract

Literacy in childhood offers numerous opportunities for the development of basic skills, necessary for assertive communication. This paper arises because of a community pedagogical project entitled "Learning to live together through literacy processes", implemented at the Guardianes del Río DistrictSchool in Suba, Bogota, Colombia. It is important to mention that this population is characterized bybeing vulnerable, considering that most of the jobs that are performed there are based on recycling and different informal jobs. However, through a process of observation and characterization, a common problem was identified among most of the boys and girls, who were not in school, had difficulties in reading and writing, a limited vocabulary to expressthemselves, describe situations andargue, they also lacked skills for self-care and caring for others. The objective of the research team was to promote literacy processes in boys and girls to promote self-care, care for others and the environment. The theoretical foundation of the study was based on the contributions of Ramirez (2020), Ospina (2017), Rugerio and Guevara (2015), Saldarriaga and Bravo Rivadeneira (2016), Hernández and Toto (2017). The proposal followed a qualitative research route, focused on the interpretation and understanding of social phenomena, people's experiences, community contexts and human interactions. An action- research approach was used that actively involved the actors in the process in the implementation ofactions to address the problem. The phases of the study comprised characterization, planning, implementation, and pedagogical reflection. The techniques used included participant observation of the children, interviews with the teachers, and pedagogical workshops. Among the most outstanding results is the strengthening of oral expression, the learning of new wordsand their contextualization, the ability to give argued opinions, as well as the development of affectivebonds between boys and girls, empathy, child autonomy, the formation of habits, routines, and awareness of caring for the environment. In conclusion, this proposal highlights the importance of literacy in the process of training children in vulnerable environments. It seeks to empower them to take advantage of their knowledge and experiences, achieving significant advances in their learning process. Finally, the project actively involved the different members of the community, where a significant attendance of boys and girls was observed at the different meetings, giving an account of the commitment they have with the Guardianes del Rio district School. Thus, generating empowerment for the different areas of the locality, this could indicate a sense of belonging to the environments surrounding the community, which in turn could have longterm benefits.