Educación Emocional Infantil en Contextos Educativos: Estrategias Trasformadoras

Abstract

This project aims to analyze the implementation and impact of emotional education programs on the socioemotional and academic development of children aged 7 to 9 in educational institutions in La Apartada (Córdoba) and Purificación (Tolima) during the year 2025. An action research methodology was used, involving focus groups, life stories, and interviews with students, teachers, and families from the respective contexts. The results show that the implementation of emotional education programs largely depends on the teaching staff, who make efforts to integrate these practices into the curriculum. Although some institutional strategies exist, they are not sustained over time and face social and familial barriers that hinder their proper development. On the other hand, the activities that have been carried out have had a significant impact on the children, fostering the development of self-regulation, empathy, self-esteem, and attention skills, which has improved their academic performance and social interactions both at school and at home. Likewise, families and teachers acknowledge the importance of emotional education and the need to integrate context-based strategies into the curriculum, supported by appropriate resources to ensure effective implementation, along with constant evaluation and monitoring strategies. Finally, the project provides significant findings that offer a situated understanding of contemporary childhoods, highlighting their emotional needs, diversity, and the influence of context on their behavior. Keywords: emotional development, educational programs, childhood