Letras en progreso: Potenciando la expresión y la empatía a través de la creación literaria, la escritura creativa y los títeres, como herramienta para mitigar la violencia en el curso 502, del colegio Rafael Bernal Jiménez

Abstract

This research project was based on a year-and-a-half-long process of observation, introspection, and reflection on creative writing and the various means of expression through which narratives can be created, as well as how these intertwine with the coexistence, feelings, and experiences of the children of the Rafael Bernal Jimenez District School, Campus A and B. The project began with Grade 403 and continued with Grade 502. This research project was divided into three phases. In the first phase, a worrying rate of peer aggression in the school environment was detected. This problem raised pertinent questions that led to the research questions: How can school violence be mitigated through creative writing? What is the best way to foster effective communication between children? In the second stage, the exploration of various expressive languages ​​began, allowing the children to recognize and value both their own emotions and those of their classmates. In addition, creative writing was encouraged as a means of personal expression. In the final stage, work was done on the creation of puppet shows, culminating in their performance in the classroom, where the students shared their work. This research project used creative writing, literary creation, and puppetry as a means of expression and enjoyment, but also as a bridge to mitigate school violence in Class 502.