Developing emotional intelligence through simulation learning in primary school students
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.64092/z1mdyt65Keywords:
Emotional intelligence, simulation-based learning, active methodologiesAbstract
Emotional intelligence, understood as the ability to recognize, understand, and manage one’s own emotions and those of others, has gained increasing relevance in education due to its association with better academic performance and positive student behavior. In this context, simulation-based learning emerges as a key pedagogical strategy for the holistic development of primary school children. This methodology involves creating scenarios that replicate real-life situations, allowing students to experience and apply their knowledge in meaningful contexts. By combining hands-on practice with reflection on emotional and social experiences, simulations promote students’ cognitive, social, and emotional growth, strengthening their abilities to face future challenges with confidence and autonomy. This article analyzes an intervention project aimed at developing emotional intelligence through simulation-based learning in primary school students, highlighting its potential to integrate practical and meaningful strategies that foster both academic learning and socio-emotional development.
Downloads
References
Castro-Maldonado, J. J., Bedoya-Perdomo, K., & Pino-Martínez, A. A. (2020). La simulación como aporte para la enseñanza y el aprendizaje en épocas de Covid-19. AiBi Revista de Investigación, Administración e Ingeniería, 8(S1), 315–324. https://doi.org/10.15649/2346030X.2475
Davini, M. C. (2008). Métodos de enseñanza: Didáctica general para maestros y profesores. Santillana.
Escamilla, J. G. (2000), Selección y uso de tecnología educativa. Trillas.
Goleman, D. (1995a). Emotional intelligence. Bantam.
Goleman, D. (1995b). What’s your emotional intelligence quotient? You’ll soon find out. Utne Reader.
Mamani, K. (2023). La inteligencia emocional y el aprendizaje significativo. Horizontes. Revista de Investigación en Ciencias de la Educación, 7(27), 454–467. https://doi.org/10.33996/revistahorizontes.v7i27.529
Orozco Alvarado, J. C., & Díaz Pérez, A. A. (2017). La simulación como estrategia didáctica para desarrollar comprensión en la asignatura Historia. Intervención didáctica realizada en Educación Secundaria. Revista Científica de FAREM-Estelí, (21), 4–13. https://doi.org/10.5377/farem.v0i21.3481
Pimienta Prieto, J. H. (2012). Estrategias de enseñanza-aprendizaje: Docencia universitaria basada en competencias. Pearson Educación.
Ruiz, C. (2021). Falta de socialización desencadena dificultades para la vida en sociedad. Boletín UNAM DGCS-182. https://www.dgcs.unam.mx/boletin/bdboletin/2021_182.html
Salovey, P., & Mayer, J.D. (1990). Emotional Intelligence. Imagination, Cognition and Personality, 9(3), 185-211. https://doi.org/10.2190/DUGG-P24E-52WK-6CDG
Sánchez, M. M. (2013). La simulación como estrategia didáctica en las prácticas de formación docente: Aportes y reflexiones de una experiencia en el nivel superior. Párrafos Geográficos, 1(1), 1–10. https://www.revistas.unp.edu.ar/index.php/parrafosgeograficos/article/view/446?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Urra Medina, E., Sandoval Barrientos, S., & Irribarren Navarro, F. (2017). El desafío y futuro de la simulación como estrategia de enseñanza en enfermería. Investigación en Educación Médica, 6(22), 119–125. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.riem.2017.01.147
Downloads
Published
Issue
Section
License
Copyright (c) 2025 Ashley Lugo-Martínez (Autor/a)

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
Authors who publish in Sophia Research Review (SRR), agree to the following terms:
1. Copyright
Authors retain unrestricted copyright to their work. Authors grant the journal the right of first publication. To this end, they assign the journal non-exclusive exploitation rights (reproduction, distribution, public communication, and transformation). Authors may enter into additional agreements for the non-exclusive distribution of the version of the work published in the journal, provided that acknowledgment of its initial publication in this journal is given.
© The authors.
2. License
The articles are published in the journal under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0). The terms can be found at: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/deed.en
This license allows:
- Sharing: Copying and redistributing the material in any medium or format.
- Adapting: Remixing, transforming, and building upon the material.
Under the following terms:
- Attribution: You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if any changes were made. You may do this in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses or sponsors your use.
- NonCommercial: You may not use the material for commercial purposes.
- ShareAlike: If you remix, transform, or build upon the material, you must distribute your creation under the same license as the original work.
There are no additional restrictions. You may not apply legal terms or technological measures that legally restrict others from doing anything the license permits.

