UKIDS: A university for children in Santander (UNAB-FOSCAL) for the appropriation of knowledge and practices in science, technology, innovation, art and culture

Abstract

The research stems from the interest and necessity of promoting social appropriation processes of science, technology, innovation, art, and culture in children and adolescents in Santander. It is based on a pedagogical model of interaction and learning with boys and girls and a biopsychosocial approach through playful pedagogical methodologies to provide scientific answers to everyday questions and solutions to everyday problems. The proposal was articulated with health and education's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The research approach was mixed with a qualitative tendency, using the action research methodological design, developed in four cycles: Cycle 1, Problem Detection; Cycle 2, Develop the plan; Cycles 3 and 4, Implement, evaluate, and provide feedback on the plan. The project allowed the creation of a multicomponent model based on play and exploration, experimentation and creation, meditation and contemplation, and formative evaluation applicable to addressing boys and girls in all environments. It also included an educational cycle of health and well-being that addresses topics of interest for parents and children, such as positive parenting, harmonious coexistence, personal branding, emotional intelligence, nutritional awareness, entrepreneurship, robotics at home, finances for children, environmental culture, among other topics associated with science, technology, innovation, art, and culture. The importance of designing person-centered, dialogical, and participatory projects that facilitate meaningful and cooperative learning is emphasized.