IMPACT OF THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD ON THE INTEGRAL DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION IN OFFICIAL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN MONTERÍA

Abstract

This research focuses on evaluating the impact of experimentation and exploration practices, typical of the scientific method in the integral development of children in early education in the Official Educational Institutions of Monteria. It adopts a qualitative approach and uses a descriptive methodology that emphasizes reflection and clarification of participants' experiences. The study is based on a qualitative research of the Action Research (I-A) type, with a sample of 219 early education students from the José María Córdoba and Mogambo institutions, located in the urban sector of Montería, Córdoba. Twenty-six students were selected as a sample for the study, considering criteria of permanence, participation and accessibility. Finally, the research includes the creation of didactic units that use ICT tools to facilitate a hybrid, extracurricular and familiar learning environment.