Ciencia con los pies en la tierra y la mirada en el cielo: una experiencia pedagógica en palmor

Abstract

The undergraduate thesis entitled “Science with Feet on the Ground and Eyes on the Sky: A Pedagogical Experience in Palmor” addresses the strengthening of contextualized teaching of Physics and Astronomy at the Isabel de la Trinidad Rural Agricultural Educational Institution, located in the township of Palmor, in Ciénaga, Magdalena. This was achieved through the development of an Astronomy Interest Center and pedagogical support focused on the fifth grade (5-02). The research employed a qualitative approach, which facilitated the recognition of the characteristics of the rural context, as well as the identification of academic needs and the design of contextualized pedagogical strategies. In the fifth grade, the focus was on strengthening basic competencies in Mathematics and Language, particularly in multiplication, division, reading comprehension, and written production. Simultaneously, the Astronomy Interest Center was strengthened in secondary school through sky observation activities, telescope use, and basic optics concepts. The results showed greater student participation and interest in the learning processes, as well as progress in mathematical, communication, and scientific skills. The experience also allowed for reflection on the importance of implementing contextualized pedagogical approaches that recognize the territory, culture, and dynamics specific to rural education. Finally, the research reaffirms the value of interest centers and situated support as strategies to strengthen holistic development and promote more meaningful education in rural contexts.