Interdisciplinary projects for the development of socio-emotional skills in fifth-year elementary school students

Authors

  • Sandra Margoth Benavides León Universidad Bolivariana del Ecuador, Ecuador
  • Norma Narcisa Pilatasig Molina Universidad Bolivariana del Ecuador, Ecuador
  • Roger Martínez Isaac Universidad Bolivariana del Ecuador, Ecuador

Keywords:

basic education, socioemotional skills, interdisciplinarity, interdisciplinary projects, comprehensive education

Abstract

Introduction: This study addresses the problem of the limited development of socio-emotional skills in fifth-year elementary school students, in a context where school coexistence is affected by a lack of empathy, self-regulation, and collaboration. The research was conducted at the "Remigio Romero y Cordero" school, where a partial implementation of pedagogical strategies and a scarce formative intentionality in school projects were evident. The main objective was to analyze the impact of interdisciplinary projects on strengthening socio-emotional skills, proposing an educational intervention that articulates academic content with significant emotional experiences. Materials and methods: A mixed-method approach was used, combining teacher interviews, direct observation of students, and documentary review. This triangulation made it possible to identify the causes of the problem, design a pedagogical proposal, and validate its effectiveness. Results: The results revealed significant improvements in responsible decision-making, empathy, and collaborative work, although challenges persisted in self-regulation and emotional recognition. Discussion: The benefits teachers report from implementing these projects reinforce their educational value; they highlight the strengthening of autonomy, empathy, and responsibility as processes that emerge from practical and collaborative experiences. Conclusions: The proposal, validated by experts, proved to be viable, coherent, and transformative, highlighting the value of integrating socioemotional issues as a cross-cutting theme in the school curriculum.

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2025-08-16

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Benavides León, S. M., Pilatasig Molina, N. N., & Martínez Isaac, R. (2025). Interdisciplinary projects for the development of socio-emotional skills in fifth-year elementary school students. Maestro Y Sociedad, 22(3), 2094–2107. Retrieved from https://maestroysociedad.uo.edu.cu/index.php/MyS/article/view/7096

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