Sign language in the teaching-learning process of students of the Education Career of the State University of South Manabí

Abstract

Sign language in the teaching-learning process of students of the Education Degree at the State University of the South of Manabí, focuses on the recognition and use of Sign Language (SL); this tool is essential for the communication and self-regulation of deaf people, to promote competencies, minimize barriers and encourage the participation and inclusion of all in this process. This research is articulated with the research project entitled: Improvement of Pedagogical Practices in Educational Institutions in the South Zone of Manabí together with the linkage project headed: Directed tasks and psychopedagogical support to strengthen student learning in Public Basic Education in Jipijapa. Phase II 2024 and interculturality whose focus is to analyze the importance of sign language in the teaching-learning process of students of the Education Degree, with the objective "Implement an educational strategy that allows the development of sign language in the teaching-learning process of students of the Education Degree at the State University of the South of Manabí. A mixed approach and a descriptive methodology were used, theoretical and empirical-mathematical methods were applied. In addition, the voluntary participation of 284 students of the Education Degree at the State University of the South of Manabí was determined through intentional sampling, taking into account all ethical considerations in the study and field observations. The results of this research contribute significantly to the professional development of university students and to the creation of more accessible and inclusive higher education environments.