Systematic Review on the Use of Oral Tradition for the Improvement of Communicative Competencies

Abstract

The inclusion of oral tradition in educational contexts has been established as a central strategy for enriching students' communicative skills, restoring their connection to cultural identity, and fostering genuine and meaningful learning. This proposed review aims to analyze the importance of using oral tradition as a pedagogical strategy for strengthening communicative skills and cultural identity in different educational contexts. Methodologically, a review of recent literature was conducted, which examines the impact of oral tradition on education by identifying 17 relevant studies that emphasize the importance of using oral tradition in developing linguistic, intercultural, and intergenerational skills. The reflective analysis covers the following categories: authentic and contextualized communication skills, intergenerational relationships and dialogue between generations, students' intercultural competence, and integration of dialogue between generations. The results confirmed that the use of stories, legends, and ancestral knowledge in teaching processes improves students' communication skills; and the construction of an inclusive learning environment that respects cultural diversity and fosters dialogue between generations. In short, oral tradition is a comprehensive pedagogical tool that establishes the content intended to be fostered in students within the oral tradition, contributing to strengthening students' sense of belonging and empowering them as defenders of their cultural heritage. Its role in education alters the educational experience, which can facilitate the education of more critical, more aware, and more committed citizens, both in defending their identity and in creating a more just and intercultural society.