Development of literacy skills in the fourth educational phase through project-based teaching methodology

Abstract

This article presents an academic proposal that invites educational authorities, administrators, and teaching staff to consider designing a School Application Project (PAE) collaboratively for continuous improvement. This project should involve the entire school community, not just the teacher-student relationship, in a task that should be a priority for everyone involved in education. The goal is to improve academic performance across all learning areas and, consequently, contribute to the holistic development of children. As part of the conceptual framework, the article breaks down, from the general to the specific, how the New Mexican School (NEM) guides the teaching staff in framing the role of literacy for students in Phase 4. The case study presents the limitations of a rural primary school within its local and educational context. It also outlines the learning difficulties identified related to literacy, along with some findings and proposed improvements. Likewise, some topics are proposed that may contribute to diagnosing reading and writing habits that guide the design, monitoring and evaluation of the PAE, to adapt it to the context and educational needs.