Popular narratives: communication techniques as a strategic means for the development of creative writing in primary school students

Abstract

This article presents the progress of an ongoing research project whose general purpose is to develop creative writing through popular narratives, using communication techniques as a strategic means among primary school students. The study is framed within a qualitative approach and follows the Participatory Action Research method. The research was conducted with a population of fifth-grade students from the Pablo Correa León Educational Institution, María Auxiliadora campus. Data collection was carried out through the application of a pilot test and instruments such as an observation checklist and a semi-structured interview. Preliminary results reveal shortcomings in students’ text production skills and a low interest in writing habits, which led to the design of a pedagogical proposal that serves as a strategic means to address these deficiencies