Epistemic Transformation of the Reading Process to Improve Reading Competence

Abstract

The advancement of digital technologies at the educational level offers a variety of tools to access information to read, understand, build knowledge and improve reading comprehension; since it is one of the great challenges for educational institutions in Colombia and Latin America, given the low PISA results; In this sense, this essay offers some theoretical reflections on reading, reading competence and digital technologies, showing new ways to achieve critical reading. The reflection contains quotes from authors of different articles and/or publications related to reading competence and digital technologies, where the importance of said competence for the integral development of the student is analyzed, the possibility of an epistemic transformation of the reading process, the technological innovation in reading processes and some considerations for teachers who are going to implement digital tools in the classroom. At a general level, a simple text is presented, organized and supported by theoretical bases and the experiences of pedagogical practices.