Preservación de la cultura y tradición cordobesa en la primera Infancia a través de estrategias Didácticas en el CDI el Dorado, Montería, Córdoba

Abstract

Culture is an essential component in the formation of both individual and collective identity; however, at the El Dorado Child Development Center (CDI), a notable cultural detachment was observed among the children, who showed greater interest in digital activities than in traditional practices. Based on this diagnosis, the research was structured around three main categories: didactic strategies, traditional games, and cultural identity, with the purpose of designing and implementing teaching strategies that promote the knowledge, appropriation, and appreciation of Cordobese traditional games as part of cultural heritage in early childhood. The study was carried out using a qualitative approach and Educational Action Research, which made it possible to understand the perceptions, behaviors, and experiences of the children and their families regarding cultural tradition. Techniques such as participant observation, surveys, focus groups, and cultural workshops were employed. Their analysis revealed that most of the children were unfamiliar with traditional games, had limited opportunities to engage in local cultural practices, and showed a greater preference for technological activities. As the main proposal, the workshop Tradition and Play: Cordobese Roots in Motion was designed and implemented, integrating playful, exploratory, and recreational activities centered on Cordobese traditional games. The findings showed greater cultural appropriation, increased interest in traditional games, strengthened sense of belonging, and active, meaningful participation from families in the process. Likewise, it was observed that contextualized teaching strategies support cultural transmission, enrich learning, and strengthen regional identity from early childhood. In conclusion, the research demonstrates that the systematic incorporation of traditional games as a teaching strategy strengthens Cordobese cultural identity, promotes meaningful learning, and contributes to the recovery of cultural practices at risk of being forgotten. The CDI becomes a key setting for safeguarding local culture, provided that pedagogical experiences integrating core activities and the territory’s ancestral knowledge are prioritized.