Voces de la infancia: participación infantil para explorar y aprender

Abstract

This research, entitled Voices of Childhood: Child Participation to Explore and Learn, aimed to strengthen the participation of children in Transition Grade 1 by recognizing their interests, knowledge, emotions, and different forms of expression inside and outside the classroom. Through the pedagogical proposal, the study sought to encourage children to take a more active role in their learning experiences and in decisions related to their environment. The results showed that child participation can be expressed in multiple ways, such as play, movement, gestures, emotions, decision-making, and interactions with others. Likewise, creating spaces for listening, autonomy, collaboration, and trust was found to promote more authentic and meaningful participation. In conclusion, the study demonstrated that recognizing and valuing children's voices contributes to the development of more inclusive, democratic, and respectful pedagogical practices.