The impact of socio-constructivist theory on the development oftechnological sensory strategies for children with visual impairments at theprimary school level of the Guaimaral Technical Institute in the city of SanJosé de Cúcuta.

Abstract

Students with visual impairments at the primary level of the Instituto Técnico Guaimaral highlight
the need to integrate technological tools that make learning more dynamic and foster the
development of skills and competencies. Traditional teaching methods limit their social interaction
and restrict opportunities for meaningful learning; therefore, the incorporation of educational
technologies becomes a key mechanism to strengthen active student participation, reduce access
barriers, and prevent school dropout. The objective of this research is to identify the influence of the
socio-constructivist theory on the development of sensory strategies for children with visual
impairments in the institution. From the perspective of inclusive education, the importance
of teacher training is recognized—both in the use of accessible resources and in understanding
diverse learning rhythms and styles—so that teachers can act as facilitators of the pedagogical
process through the implementation of varied and contextualized sensory strategies. The socio-
constructivist theory, proposed by Lev Vygotsky, emphasizes the importance of social interaction as
the core of cognitive development. In this sense, when a person with a disability interacts with
others and with their environment, they assimilate and transform the knowledge required for their
integral formation while exploring their talents and capabilities, thus fostering independence and
productive participation in society. This study was conducted under a qualitative approach, using
the action-research method. The findings indicate that schools should provide students with visual
impairments with resources and tools based on information and communication technologies
(ICTs) that stimulate curiosity, facilitate environmental exploration, and contribute to the
strengthening of their learning processes and daily life skills.