Revista Multidisciplinaria Perspectivas Investigativas
Multidisciplinary Journal Investigative Perspectives
Vol. 4(1), 38-45, 2024
Uso de pictogramas para la prelectura en niños de preparatoria
Use of pictograms for pre-reading in high school children
Ana Lucía Andrade-Carrión
Michellé Ivanova Aldeán-Riofrío
Gabriela Estefanía Román-Celi
María Luisa Díaz-López
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approach allows the child to become effectively familiar with this initial phase of pre-reading,
making this easy-to-understand code a fundamental model for adults to assist children beginning
the pre-reading process. This didactic resource has become increasingly common in this crucial
phase of pre-reading development, and with the help of pictograms, the acquisition of skills and
competencies is favored, stimulating interest and improving attention (Kisaalita & Sempiira,
2022).
In parallel, when conceiving the animation and taste for reading, a series of strategies seeks
motivational methods to bring the reader closer and ensure that he/she enjoys this knowledge-
generating activity (Sánchez-Sánchez, et al. 2023), As stated by (López, 2017), the teacher must
avoid imposing this reading activity, seeking that it be perceived as a free and recreational act
that supports the integral development of the individual. The goal is for it to be adopted as a life
practice that allows access to distant worlds within and outside the universe, discovering values
such as peace, friendship, companionship, cooperation, justice and solidarity.
Focusing on the development of unique skills that guarantee the comprehension, recreation and
interpretation of any text in its various forms, the educator's mission is to form individuals who
discover the pleasure of interpretive reading. Children progressively discover that reading is a
voluntary activity that requires intellectual effort, and therefore, this approach to pre-reading seeks
to integrate affective and cognitive dimensions.
The importance, influence and contribution of pictographic resources in educational environments
to develop skills and abilities in the initial phase of pre-reading is highlighted. These resources
guide children towards optimal learning, improving their vocabulary, pronunciation and acquisition
of new words. In addition, they function as complementary elements that facilitate learning in
various areas, being the gateway to knowledge. The correct execution of the skills adopted for
quality comprehensive pre-reading culminates in capable individuals, endowed with analytical,
critical and reflective thinking, able to communicate their emotions and feelings with the world
effectively.
In accordance with the above; it is important to keep in mind that the introduction and application
of pictograms in the initial phase of pre-reading for high school children stands as an essential
pillar in the educational process, acting as a catalyst for the comprehensive development of
cognitive and emotional skills. By exploring this initiation strategy, a bridge between visual
perception and the world of words is revealed, providing children with a solid foundation for their
literacy journey.
In the web of activities designed to stimulate thinking and expression, pictograms stand out as
key elements. Not only do they serve as visual tools that awaken curiosity, but they also become
the first symbolic language that children learn to decipher. The diversity of shapes and the
combination with a diverse range of materials bring richness to this initial experience, nurturing
children's ability to formulate sentences and express their thoughts in a more articulate way.
The creation of support materials that complement the interpretation of books further reinforces
the importance of this strategy. Starting from the simplest, through close observation of images,
followed by playful games to guess at meanings, is an approach that not only engages children,
but also effectively familiarizes them with the essence of pre-reading. This form of visual learning
has the power to convey information in a manner equivalent to a thousand words, thus becoming
a comprehensible and accessible code for young readers-in-training (Boerma, et al. 2016).
The transition from pre-reading to a deeper appreciation of interpretive reading is supported by
the integration of motivational strategies (Verwimp, et al. 2020). The conception of reading as a
free and recreational act, instead of an imposition, opens the doors to the exploration of
fascinating worlds. This approach, supported by the statement of (López, 2017), seeks to cultivate
a taste for reading as a life practice that transcends the limits of the classroom, revealing
fundamental values that enrich personal development.