Strengthening citizenship competencies by means of ludic environments

This work was born as an alternative to observing a weakened school coexistence among second-grade students of an educational institution. During the diagnostic stage, we determined that this situation was taking place due to the lack of use of the skills conducive to a peaceful coexistence, so it is necessary to strengthen the citizenship skills in students, understanding that these are a set of skills that, related to knowledge, allow training individuals that can not only recognize their environment but also, how to relate to it. To achieve this objective, we resorted to using ludic environments, defined as spaces that allow interaction among people and motivate their expression, fun, and reflection. We carried out the strategy by planning and implementing pedagogical workshops that are subsequently analyzed through field diaries, in order to recognize any progress made. Organizing ludic environments by the agency of different pedagogical workshops was enriching, because during the development of these activities, we observed situations of disagreement and discussions that were solved at the hand of dialogue, reflection, and teamwork, which are necessary skills in citizenship competencies. Finally, we found that this was a pleasant experience for the students, who now seek to understand and engage positively in their group, reminding each other of the importance of respect, dialogue, listening and managing emotions, among other skills closely related to citizenship competencies.