Weaving regional stories: a strategy to promote critical readership in the rural Milieu

Abstract

This article aims to analyze recent research on the promotion of critical reading through regional narrative, based on an exhaustive study of 31 documents published in the last five years. Among them, 14 international, 15 national and 2 regional investigations were identified, including 7 scientific articles and 24 doctoral theses. These works were classified according to their context, academic level and type of research, offering a solid and updated theoretical basis of categories related to critical thinking and reading comprehension.

The research shows that regional narrative is an effective tool to strengthen critical reading, as it integrates cultural and geographical elements that connect students with their environment. This approach facilitates a deeper understanding of texts, enriching critical analysis by exploring cultural and social dimensions that transcend the literal. In addition, it fosters a closer relationship between readers and their communities. Therefore, critical reading, as an essential skill, develops analytical and reflective capacities, promoting meaningful learning based on cultural and social values. By linking regional narrative with reading training, students' sense of belonging and local identity is strengthened. This approach integrates literary, cultural and educational aspects, stimulating appreciation of the environment, active interaction with texts and the comprehensive development of readers. Ultimately, this work not only enhances critical skills, but also enriches the social fabric, consolidating the connection with cultural roots and contributing to personal, community and academic development.