Propuesta educativa para potenciar el voto como mecanismo de participación.

Abstract

The central theme of the research experience is "the vote as a mechanism for citizen participation". In order to conduct the information search process, three specific objectives were defined that sought to describe the manifestations that characterize the implementation of citizen participation mechanisms in the Simón Bolívar neighborhood, and then describe the potential of collaborative work as an educational strategy to increase the potential of the vote, making use of the development of an educational proposal focused on collaborative work. This path led to the following question: What effects can have an educational proposal that enhances the vote as a mechanism of citizen participation in the communities of the Simón Bolívar neighborhood, Pamplona? The general objective projected to highlight the effects of education in the efficient application of the mechanisms of citizen participation with the community of the Simón Bolívar neighborhood of Pamplona Norte de Santander. The methodology of the research process, approached the qualitative approach with a type of participatory action research (PAR) and a descriptive participatory design. As a theoretical foundation, Dudley, Steven (2008) was taken into account, who specifies the importance of strengthening knowledge. Similarly, Puig (2004) is cited, who states that citizen participation also seeks the development of the city. Perez who expresses that in modern societies participation is basic. Finally, Ávila, R.M. (2005) was cited. He states that it is fundamental to think of solutions or alternatives to social problems. This research was conducted through the proposal entitled APRENCOENPA, meaning collaborative learning in Pamplona, developed in 4 phases, in the first phase there was a round table, in the second phase a forum was held, in the third phase a role play was proposed. Finally, there was a cinema in the neighborhood, with the intention of encouraging critical thinking to culminate with a playful activity aimed at strengthening previous knowledge. The limitations of the research were superficial and the scope of the research was to empower the knowledge of the mechanisms of citizen participation.