CREATIVE PLAYFUL METHODS IN THE PROCESS OF ENCOURAGING READING IN VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENTS

Abstract

The development of creative playful methods in the process of encouraging reading in virtual environments is a priority process that benefits and contributes to the acquisition of skills and abilities of children in early education from the representative theoretical aspects of Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Condemarín, among others. In the present study, the objective was to analyze the benefits of creative playful methods of encouraging reading in virtual environments of children in early education centers in the canton of Portoviejo, Ecuador. Through reliable theoretical sources, which enriched the study of the variables. The research design was based on a quantitative, bibliographic, exploratory approach, applying the survey instrument directed to teachers and parents; in addition to an interview with an expert in early childhood reading promotion. The research population was composed of parents or representatives, directors and teachers of early education centers. By identifying the application of creative play methods in virtual environments that teachers have, it was determined that most of them know and apply them, but work should be done to achieve a significant achievement in the application of these methods in the virtual context of early education, posing an important challenge in the development of children's skills and abilities.