FAMILY SUPPORT AND SCHOOL PROJECTS: LINK TO STRENGTHENING LEARNING

Abstract

A factor that influences the strengthening of students' educational processes is the family support they should receive throughout the process. Family absenteeism is common, often reflected in low academic performance, high levels of aggressiveness in some cases, and school dropout rates. Teachers, seeking family support, design pedagogical experiences to strengthen the relationship between family and school. Recently in Colombia, the Government issued Decree 459 on April 10, 2024, which aims to strengthen an alliance called Family-School. This decree enhances participation opportunities for the entire educational community. Based on this decree, teachers from the Natural Sciences and Spanish Language departments for the seventh grade at the Técnico Dámaso Zapata Educational Institution in Bucaramanga have designed pedagogical experiences focused on the development of Practical Projects created by students, with family participation, aiming to integrate the family unit into the students' educational processes at the Institution. The union of the three key elements—Family-School-Teachers—strengthens psycho-affective relationships that lead to optimal results in students' education for life, ultimately achieving happiness.