Education in motion: Community walks as a learning and social connection strategy

This paper examines the educational potential of community walks at Ignacio Zaragoza Community Secondary School in Mexico. The walks not only allow students to explore their surroundings but also provide a unique experience of connection with their community. From a theoretical perspective, these walks are based on multiple pedagogical approaches, including Critical Pedagogy and Constructivism. Furthermore, ethnography plays a fundamental role, allowing students to gain a deeper understanding of their environment. This qualitative study, based on action research methodology, uses surveys and community walks as methods. These walks become a means to gather community needs and issues and disseminate relevant information. The results highlight economic and social challenges, as well as the importance of community engagement. Solutions, such as informational talks, workshops, and dialogues, are proposed to address these identified problems. This study highlights the importance of community walks as a pedagogical strategy that connects students with their community, promoting critical reflection and meaningful learning.