“Tradición oral del pacífico colombiano: una experiencia con niños de 3 a 5 años”

Abstract

Under the critical-social paradigm, the present study was conducted. Its purpose was to analyze how the pedagogical experience that incorporates the oral tradition of the Pacific region, within the intercultural educational model “Modalidad Propia Intercultural, Mujer e Infancia” in the municipality of Francisco Pizarro, contributes to the construction of cultural identity in children during early childhood. To this end, the objectives were to describe the experience developed during the pedagogical practices, analyze how these practices strengthen the sense of belonging and cultural identity, and reflect on the role of the family in the dissemination of oral tradition from the earliest years of life. Methodologically, the study was based on the systematization of pedagogical experiences through participant observation, reflective analysis of practices, and direct interaction with the educational community. The results show that the incorporation of dramatizations of myths and legends, traditional musical expressions, street vendors’ chants, and cultural manifestations characteristic of the Afro-descendant context fosters processes of identity recognition, cultural appropriation, and the strengthening of children’s sense of belonging. Likewise, the role of the family is highlighted as the primary space for oral transmission and as a co-responsible agent in consolidating meaningful learning. Thus, this research demonstrates that contextualized and intercultural early childhood education not only strengthens holistic development during early childhood, but also contributes to the preservation and re-signification of oral tradition as a living cultural heritage, consolidating relevant and socially transformative pedagogical practices.