Enseñanza de las Ciencias Sociales en la Educación Infantil, incentivando el cuidado del planeta.

Abstract

This proposal arises from an academic experience that was carried out as part of an integral practice degree project, addressing aspects of social science education and its influence on the teaching and learning process of environmental care. The general objective is to foster environmental awareness in children of the fourth grade of primary school of the Social Center Educational Institution of the city of Yopal Casanare, promoting attitudes and values of care and respect for the environment through social sciences. The specific objectives: a) To know and classify the different types of organic and inorganic waste, b) To recycle and reuse materials from the environment and c) To facilitate the development of social skills through cooperative work. A study was conducted under the qualitative approach with the social learning pedagogy and the learning and reinforcement method. The following data collection techniques and instruments were used: observation week and interaction with students and teachers. The phases that led the integral practice process: a) Needs study, b) Theoretical references, c) Proposal, d) Institutional and inter-institutional activities, e) Evaluation of the integral teaching practice, f) Final considerations. The main results were: a) Significant learning and b) Interest in the subject of social sciences and environmental care. It was concluded that it is important to offer the necessary attention from teachers to students to improve their teaching and learning process.