Influence of family stimulation on reading comprehension in early childhood education through flipped classroom

Abstract

Reading comprehension in early childhood is a key predictor of later academic success; however, its development largely depends on the stimulation processes provided within the family environment. The goal of this research was to assess how much influence the family stimulation has on the children's early reading comprehension skills at Early Childhood Education Level 2, and design a didactic guide with flipped classroom methodology to enhance the family's role in supporting their children's learning. The research was conducted from a quantitative perspective with a non-experimental, descriptive-correlational cross-sectional research design. The sample included school administrators, teachers, students and their parents from a public educational institution located in a rural setting of Ecuador. The data for this study were collected through the use of structured questionnaires, observational checklists, and semi-structured interviews to identify the relationship between the variables tested. The study found a statistically significant association between family stimulation and the early reading comprehension of the children. The study findings support the recent literature indicating that the family has a mediating effect on language development and emergent literacy. In addition to demonstrating this association, the research also revealed that active pedagogical approaches, like the flipped classroom approach, help to establish a shared responsibility between school and family for early learning, thereby maximizing the potential for successful early learning experiences. The study's authors conclude that by increasing the family stimulation utilizing innovative didactic resources, will enhance the family's role in supporting reading comprehension in early childhood education. This provides an excellent opportunity to improve the overall quality of education for the children and the community in rural Ecuador.