La música como metodología para fomentar el desarrollo cognitivo en los niños de preescolar.

Abstract

Music as a methodology is little incorporated in the preschool area; therefore, the general objective of this research is to describe information about the main findings that support the importance of music as a methodology to promote cognitive development in preschool children and translate them into a didactic guide. The methodology used was a bibliographic and documentary review with a qualitative approach of a descriptive and explanatory nature. Bibliographic sources were compiled in journals, theses, books, and scientific articles. A total of 90 documents were collected, and, based on the inclusion criteria, 53 files were selected from the following databases: Google Scholar, ProQuest, SCieLO, Redi, Redalyc, Scopus, and La Referencia. The most important finding was that music enhances cognitive ability since the rhythmic component develops hearing and memory, satisfying the need for playing. In conclusion, music is an essential tool for the initial level since it promotes active and dynamic meaningful learning, allowing them to develop various cognitive, affective, emotional, and social skills. The main limitation presented was the lack of research on music as a methodology to foster children's cognitive development.