International Journal of Developmental and Educational Psychology (Revista INFAD de Psicología)
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La musica e lo sviluppo linguistico in età prescolare
Get PDFRhythmic skills and linguistic development are strongly connected and already evident in preschool age for children between 4 and 6 years old. The rhythm organizes events and plays a fundamental role in music, phonology and prosody of language. Verbal language and music are based on: inflections, intonations, time, rhythm and melody. Children with linguistic difficulties have a wrong perception of the rhythmic structure but on the other hand the children who don’t present linguistic difficulties they present a high degree of correlation between phonological awareness and rhythmic abilities, connection highlighted by specific rhythmic tests.Le abilità ritmiche e lo sviluppo linguistico sono fortemente correlati ed evidenziabili già in età prescolare, nei bambini tra i 4 e i 6 anni. Il ritmo organizza eventi e gioca un ruolo fondamentale nella musica, nella fonologia e nella prosodia del linguaggio. Il linguaggio verbale come la musica è: inflessioni, intonazioni, tempo, ritmo e melodia. Bambini con difficoltà linguistiche hanno un’errata percezione della struttura ritmica; al contrario, con i Bambini che non presentano difficoltà linguistiche si evidenzia un alto grado di correlazione tra consapevolezza fonologica e abilità ritmiche, correlazione evidenziata da specifici test ritmici
Estilos parentais, satisfação conjugal e ajustamento diádico: um estudio exploratório
Get PDFThis research intended to investigate possible relations among the perceived parental styles, marital satisfaction and dyadic adjustment. Altogether, 157 participants answered the following instruments: Marital Satisfaction Scale, Parenting styles Scale and the Dyadic Adjustment Sscale. The participants were couples who declared themselves married (legally or not). The main data regarding the parents’ demanding and responsiveness and the parental styles reveal that the participants who perceived their parents as demanding (r=0,20, p greater than 0,05) and responsiveness (r=0,19, p greater than 0,05) the most were the more cohesive couples and, the participants who perceived their parents (father and mother combined) with a more uninvolved style exhibited a low rate of marital satisfaction and the ones who perceived their parents as authoritative exhibited a high rate of marital satisfaction (c2=27, 947 gl=6, p greater than 0.01). The more dyadically adjusted couples (c2=54,752, gl=2, p greater than 0.01) were also the ones who exhibited a high rate of marital satisfaction. It was possible to conclude with such data the possible influence of the marital style perceived by the participants in the couple’s relationship, in the marital satisfaction and in the dyadic adjustment, as well as the clear correlations between aspects of the adjustment and the couple’s satisfaction, that is, the more adjusted the partners, the more satisfied. However, the data raise multiple questions to be answered indicating the relevance of the studies on the topic.Esta pesquisa objetivou investigar relações entre estilos parentais percebidos, a satisfação conjugal e o ajustamento diádico. 157 participantes responderam os seguintes instrumentos: Escala de Satisfação conjugal, Escala de Estilos Parentais (e Escala de Ajustamento Diádico. Os participantes eram casais que se declarassem casados (legalmente ou não). Os principais dados referentes à exigência e responsividade dos pais e aos estilos parentais revelam que os participantes que mais perceberam seus pais como exigentes (r=0,20, p maior do que 0,05) e responsivos (r=0,19, p maior do que 0,05) eram os casais mais coesos; os participantes que perceberam seus pais com estilo negligente tiveram médias mais baixas na Escala de Ajustamento Diádico (F=2,455, p maior do que 0,05). Com relação à satisfação conjugal, os principais resultados mostram que os participantes que perceberam seus pais como negligentes apresentaram baixa satisfação conjugal e os que perceberam seus pais como autoritativos apresentaram elevada satisfação conjugal (c2=27,947; p maior do que 0,01). Os participantes mais diadicamente ajustados (c2=54,752; p maior do que 0,01) também foram aqueles que apresentaram elevada satisfação conjugal. Pôde-se concluir com tais dados a possível influência do estilo parental percebido pelos participantes no relacionamento do casal, na satisfação conjugal e no ajustamento diádico, bem como as claras correlações entre aspectos do ajustamento e da satisfação do casal, isto é, quanto mais ajustados os cônjuges, também mais satisfeitos
Consumo de tabaco, álcool e drogas em jovens estudantes
Get PDFThe behavior of adolescence often leads young people to risks, especially substance use, with implications for the health and normal development of young people. We intend to analyze the behavior of young students in relation to substance use. It is a descriptive, transversal and analytical study, with a quantitative approach. The data collection instrument shall consist of the Global School-Based Studying Health Survey (GSHS), to which characterization issues were associated. The sample is made up of 212 young students. Mostly female (54.7%), between the ages of 12 and 18, and lives with both parents. (72.2%). They attend between the 7th and 12th grades. They reported having started drinking alcohol 62.7% of the students; with onset before the age of 13 (28.8%); in the last month, 32.5% of adolescents consumed it for at least one or two days; drank more than 5 drinks, 11.3%; they buy it in bars, in the market or in the street; already got drunk 22.6%. and; in 58.5% of households there is at least one alcohol consumer. Already smoked 31.1% of respondents; started after 16 years (10.8%); said to have smoked in the last 30 days 8.5%. Drug use is lower (4.7%), when compared to alcohol and tobacco consumption. Most of them start consumption between the ages of 12 and 13; in the last month was consumed by 4.3%; is purchased or acquired through friends or family. Association between consumptions and the existence of friends and consumer parents was verified. The importance of family and friends as determinants of consumption is highlighted in this paper. Knowledge of these determinants is of paramount importance in the planning and implementation of preventive measures and should therefore be taken into account at the decision-making levelOs comportamentos da adolescência expõem muitas vezes o jovem a uma sucessão de riscos, em especial, ao consumo de substâncias, com consequentes implicações para a saúde e normal desenvolvimento dos jovens. Pretendemos analisar o comportamento dos jovens estudantes em relação ao consumo de substâncias. É um estudo descritivo, transversal e analítico com uma abordagem quantitativa. O instrumento de colheita de dados é constituído pela Global School-Based Studant Health Survey (GSHS), ao qual foram associadas questões de caraterização. A amostra é constituída por 212 jovens estudantes. Maioritariamente feminina (54,7%), com idades compreendidas entre os 12 e os 18 anos, e vive com ambos os pais. (72,2%). Frequentam entre o 7º e o 12º ano de escolaridade. Referem ter iniciado consumo de álcool 62,7% dos estudantes; com inicio antes dos 13 anos (28,8%); no último mês, 32,5% dos adolescentes consumiram-no pelo menos um ou dois dias; beberam mais de 5 bebidas, 11,3%; compram-no em bares, no mercado ou na rua; já se embebedaram 22,6%. e; em 58,5% das famílias existe pelo menos um consumidor de álcool. Já fumaram 31,1% dos inquiridos; iniciaram depois dos 16 anos (10,8%); dizem ter fumado nos últimos 30 dias 8,5%. O consumo de drogas é mais baixo (4,7%) quando comparado com o álcool e o tabaco. Iniciam maioritariamente o consumo entre os 12 e os 13 anos; no último mês foi consumida por 4,3%; é comprada ou adquirida através de amigos ou familiares. Foi verificada associação entre os consumos e a existência de amigos e pais consumidores e; entre os consumos e o já ter tido relações sexuais. É realçada neste trabalho a importância da família e dos amigos, como determinantes de consumos. O conhecimento destes determinantes é de fulcral importância na programação e implementação de medidas preventivas, pelo que devem ser tidas em conta ao nível da tomada de decisão
Alfabeto visual y caligrafía como herramienta terapéutica con personas con demencia temprana
Get PDFThe “Visual Alphabet “Project: Art and Health Alzheimer’s, is a project that aims to bring contemporary art education, proverbs and caligraphy for people with early dementia, their family members, caregivers and healthcare personal. Allowing them to participate in funny, creative and cultural activities. This article exposed arts education program designed and implemented during 2014 and 2015 in the State Reference Center of care for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias of Salamanca, under the Aging and Services Sociale Institute (IMSERSO). The program objectives are focused not only on improving the quality of life and preserve cognitive abilities through the use of art as a tool, it also raise awareness eradicating stigma associated with the disease in early stages, where the participant can participate and communicate. The program results allow us to consider that arts education can offer a new opportunity for individual and collaborative learning, develop cognitive and functional abilities, expand emotional resources and enjoy the experience, strengthen security and self-esteem in themselves, with the ability to be an active part of the programEl Proyecto “Alfabeto Visual” Arte y Salud Alzhéimer, es un proyecto que pretende acercar la educación artística contemporánea a personas con demencia temprana a través de la caligrafía y los refranes, a sus familiares- cuidadores y personal sanitario. Permitiéndoles participar en una serie de actividades lúdicas, creativas y culturales. El taller forma parte del programa de educación artística diseñado e implementado durante el 2014 y 2015 en el Centro de Referencia Estatal de atención a personas con enfermedad de Alzhéimer y otras Demencias de Salamanca, dependiente del Instituto de Mayores y Servicios Sociales (IMSERSO). Los objetivos del programa están enfocados no sólo en mejorar la calidad de vida y preservar las capacidades cognitivas a través de la utilización del Arte como herramienta, sino también en sensibilizar a la sociedad, erradicando estigmas asociados a la enfermedad en fases incipientes, donde todavía el participante puede participar y comunicarse. Los resultados del programa nos permiten considerar que el Arte puede ofrecer una nueva oportunidad de aprendizaje y un soporte de ayuda terapéutica tanto individual como cooperativo, desarrollar habilidades cognitivas y funcionales, ampliar recursos emocionales y disfrutar de la experiencia, fortaleciéndose la seguridad y autoestima en sí mismos, ante la capacidad de formar parte activa del programa
Nuevas metodologías educativas para combatir la inactividad física. La tecnología al servicio de la educación
Get PDFNew educational methodologies to combat physical inactivity. Technology at the service of education. Current society is in constant evolution in search of new methodologies that allow an integral formation of the students. Scientific evidence has confirmed that a way to stimulate cognitive function is through the practice of physical activity. It has been shown that the inclusion of leisure activities such as exergames (game with an intrinsic component of Physical Activity), or new practices developed in education such as Gamification, Flipped Classroom or Project Based Learning allow during the academic day, increase the daily amount of Physical Activity. Furthermore, they could improve socialization, or cognitive performance. This would be an ideal way to combat high rates of child and adolescent obesity rates. In Spain, about 18% of young people are obese. This has a serious influence on health, social and academic problems. The aim of this paper is to review whether the practice of exergames influences the health of the users as well as possible cognitive benefits in children and adolescents. In addition, some practical applications of use and recommendations for their integration in the classroom or school will be shown.La sociedad actual se encuentra en constante evolución en busca de nuevas metodologías que permitan una formación integral del alumnado. La evidencia científica actual ha corroborado que una manera de estimular la función cognitiva es a través de la práctica habitual de la actividad física. Se ha demostrado que la inclusión de actividades lúdicas como Exergames (videojuegos con un componente intrínseco de Actividad Física), o nuevas prácticas desarrolladas en educación como la Gamificación, Flipped Classroom o Aprendizaje Basado en Proyectos permiten durante el día académico, aumentar la cantidad diaria de Actividad Física, así como a mejorar la socialización, o el rendimiento cognitivo. Esta sería una fórmula ideal para luchar contra las elevadas tasas de obesidad infantil y juvenil. En España, cerca del 18 % de los jóvenes son obesos lo cual influye gravemente en problemas no solo en problemas de salud, sino también en problemas sociales y académicos. El objetivo de este trabajo es revisar si la práctica de Exergames influye positivamente en la salud de los usuarios así como posibles beneficios a nivel cognitivo tanto en niños y adolescentes. Además, también se mostrarán algunas aplicaciones prácticas de uso y recomendaciones para su integración en el aula o en el centro educativo
Atención a la diversidad y escuela inclusiva: las actitudes del futuro profesorado
Get PDFThe design and development of inclusive practices is seen as one of the fundamental actionareas in building a school for everyone. Both actions depend to a large extent on teachers’ attitudes, since these can be modified by the training they receive. The aim of this study is to find out whether there are any differences in attitudes between future infant and primary and future secondary school teachers, and then analyse whether the existence of such differences affects the impact that training may have on them. The sample comprised 46 and 50 students enrolled in the final year of the Degree in Preschool and Primary Education and the Master’s in Secondary Education respectively, in the Faculty of Education at the University of Alicante. A descriptive and non-parametric (Mann-Whitney U test) study was carried out with the help of SPSS .21 data analysis software. It can be deducedfrom the results that, generally speaking, teachers in training have positive attitudes towards diversity and the principle of inclusion, although attitudes are not so clear-cut in the more controversial areas. They also believe that training has a favourable impact on increasing awareness and interest in the subject. However, the degree students have slightly more positive attitudes than the master’s students, and there are statistically significant differences when it comes to considering diversity as an element of richness and the impact that the course has on interest in training on the subject. Our conclusion is that it would be best to continue to work to change attitudes in this area and on these courses – especially the master’s – and to qualitatively evaluate the differences between the groups studied.El diseño y desarrollo de prácticas inclusivas se considera una de las líneas de actuación básicas para la construcción de una escuela para todos/as. Ambas acciones dependen en buena medida de las actitudes del profesorado, pudiendo estas verse modificadas por la formación que reciben. En este marco, esta investigación se planteó con el objetivo de conocer posibles diferencias en las actitudes de los futuros docentes de Educación Infantil y Primaria, y Educación Secundaria, así como de analizar la existencia de tales diferencias en el impacto que la formación puede tener sobre ellas. Se contó con la participación de 46 y 50 estudiantes, matriculados en el último curso de los Grados de Maestro en Ed. Infantil y Ed. Primaria y en el Máster de Profesorado de Ed. Secundaria, respectivamente, de la Facultad de Educación, de la Universidad de Alicante. Se realizó un estudio descriptivo y no paramétrico (prueba U de Mann-Whitney), con el soporte del programa de análisis de datos SPSS .21. De los resultados se deduce que, en general, el profesorado en formación posee actitudes positivas hacia la diversidad y el principio de inclusión, aunque no están tan definidas en los ítems más controvertidos. Asimismo, destaca el impacto favorable que consideran tiene la formación sobre la sensibilización e interés por este tema. Sin embargo, se aprecia que los estudiantes de Grado poseen actitudes ligeramente más positivas que los de Máster, existiendo diferencias estadísticamente significativas en la consideración de la diversidad como elemento de riqueza y en el impacto de sus estudios sobre el interés por la formación al respecto. Se concluye que resulta apropiado continuar incidiendo sobre el plano actitudinal, en relación a esta temática, en tales titulaciones – con especial énfasis en el Máster –, así como valorar cualitativamente las diferencias que se han hallado entre los grupos estudiados
Análisis de pausas y ejecuciones para el estudio de procesos de escritura
Get PDFOne of the most relevant online methods for the assessment of the writing process in the last few years has been the study of the temporal dynamics of writing through the analysis of pauses and executions. In addition to being one of the less intrusive online methods, it provides valuable information about writing processes. Despite this, there is a certain lack of consistency regarding the kind of measures that can be considered and the information that can be obtained from their analysis. Therefore, based on an exhaustive revision of studies, this work aims to provide a detailed view of the kind of measures related to the analysis of pauses and bursts as well as the kind of information that can be inferred from them. Information is also provided on the tools required for data collection and processing. Finally, the major contributions derived from the implementation of this methodology will be discussed, as well as the limitations and difficulties that should be considered for its implementation. From this review, it is intended to provide valuable information that will be useful for the conceptualization and design of new writing research studies in which this type of measures are considered. Research funded through the project EDU2015-67484-P , MINECO/FEDER awarded to Dra. Fidalgo and a predoctoral fellowship (FPU 13/06428) granted to P . López. Uno de los métodos online de mayor trascendencia en los últimos años para la evaluación del proceso de escritura es el estudio de la dinámica temporal de escritura a través del análisis de las pausas y ejecuciones. Además de ser uno de los métodos de naturaleza online menos intrusivos, proporciona información de gran valor sobre el proceso de escritura. A pesar de ello, existe una falta de consistencia respecto al tipo de medidas que pueden utilizarse y la información que se puede obtener a partir de su análisis. Por ello, a partir de la realización de una revisión exhaustiva de estudios, el presente trabajo pretende proporcionar una visión detallada del tipo de medidas relacionadas con el análisis de pausas y ejecuciones así como el tipo de información que se puede inferir a través de las mismas. Igualmente, se aporta información sobre las herramientas necesarias para la recogida y tratamiento de datos. Por último, se discutirán las mayores aportaciones derivadas de la implementación de dicha metodología así como sus limitaciones y dificultades. A partir de esta revisión, se pretende aportar información valiosa que sea útil para el diseño de nuevos estudios de investigación en los que se consideren este tipo de medidas. Estudio financiado a través del proyecto EDU2015-67484-P , MINECO/FEDER concedido a la Dra. Fidalgo y una beca predoctoral (FPU 13/06428) concedida a P . López
Estado actual de la salud afectivo-sexual de las personas con diversidad funcional en españa.
Get PDFThe aim of this study is to contribute knowledge on the current Affective Sexual condition of the Health of the persons with Functional Diversity (PFD) in the Spanish territory through consultations to ANSSYD’s Counseling. For that there is realized a quantitative descriptive transverse design, where the subjects of study are PFD, family and professionals that contact the advising. The data is obtained from the realized consultations online, telephonic for 6 years. (October 2012 to October 2017). For registration of the information has been used the package Microsoft Office 2010. Results: There are attended 1856 consultations of family, keepers and PFD, centering his doubts on the following variables: Pregnancy, sexuality ignorance, sexual dysfunctions, coitus, sexual orientation, erotic toys, sexual assistance (SA), and ignorance of the functions of the SA comparing it to therapy. In reference to the consultations raised by professionals his doubts are 1758 focusing in the following variables: contraception, ignorance and doubts on sexuality in PFD, Masturbation, coitus, sexual orientation, erotic toys, sexual assistance SA, fantasies and sexual and Reproductive Laws of the PFD Conclusions: Is evident the increase of consultations received in the Counseling that focuses on information interests on sexuality that have not been covered by the professionals at their service. The absence of development of the Organic Law 2/2010 of March 3 of Sexual and Reproductive Health and voluntary interruption of the pregnancy has the consequence noncompliance of it with consequences of lack of formation and information. The shortage of formation in sexuality and more concretely of sexuality and functional diversity in the professionals to confront the needs of the PFD and the lack of programs and educational materials adapted to the special needs of the PFD, makes learning difficult to this group, to his families and to the professionals in relation to the sexuality, preventing these persons the empowerment across her. Urgent measurements have to be taken by the Administrations, the Departments of Education and Health and the professionals who show charges of management, in order that in the 21st century the problems of visualization and of recognition of the affectability and sexuality in the PDF stop taking place.El objetivo de este estudio es aportar conocimiento sobre el estado actual de la Salud Afectivo Sexual de las personas con Diversidad Funcional (PDF) en el territorio español a partir de las consultas a la Asesoria de ANSSYD. Para ello se realiza un diseño cuantitativo descriptivo transversal, donde los sujetos de estudio sonPDF, familiares y profesionales que contactan con la asesoría. Los datos se obtienena partir de las consultas realizadas via online, telefónica durante 6 años. (Octubre de 2012 a Octubre de 2017).Para el registro de los datos se ha utilizado el paquete Microsofot Office 2010. Resultados: Se atienden 1856 consultas de familiares, cuidadores y PDF, centrando sus dudas en las siguientes variables: Embarazo, desconocimiento sobre sexualidad, disfunciones sexuales, coito, orientación sexual, juguetes eróticos, asistencia sexual (AS), desconocimiento de las funciones del AS equiparándolo a terapia. En referencia a las consultas planteadas por profesionales se recogen 1758 consultas centrando sus dudas en las siguientes variables: anticoncepción, desconocimiento y dudas sobre sexualidad en PDF, Masturbación, coito, orientación sexual, juguetes eróticos, asistencia sexual (AS), fantasías y Derechos sexuales y Reproductivos de las PDF Conclusiones: Es patente el aumento de consultas recibidas en la Asesoría que se centran en intereses informativos sobre sexualidad que no han sido cubiertos por los profesionales a su servicio. La falta de desarrollo de la Ley Orgánica 2/2010 de 3 de Marzo de Salud Sexual y Reproductiva e interrupción voluntaria del embarazo tiene como consecuencia el incumplimiento de la misma con las consecuencias de falta de formación e información . La escasez de formación en sexualidad y más concretamente de sexualidad y diversidad funcional en los profesionales para afrontar las necesidades de las PDF y la carencia de programas y materiales educativos adaptados a las necesidades especiales de las PDF, dificulta el aprendizaje a este colectivo, a sus familias y a los profesionales en relación a la sexualidad, impidiendo a estas personas el empoderamiento a través de ella. Han de tomarse medidas urgentes por parte de las Administraciones, de los Ministerios de Educación y Sanidad y de los profesionales que ostentan cargos de gestión, para que en el siglo XXI los problemas de visualización y de reconocimiento de la afectividad y sexualidad en las PDF dejen de producirse
El perfil formativo y profesional del graduado en pedagogía. Perspectiva actual de su inserción laboral
Get PDFAfter these years of implementation of the Bologna process for the adaptation to the European higher education area in the current context, it is necessary to review how certain disciplines have strengthened their position in society. In this paper, we will focus on the evolution of the degree of pedagogy, as well as professional profile which plays, from the perspective of the protagonists themselves, the students, since they will be professionals who carry out their work in the immediate future in the society, and will implement those acquired skills, being responsible for transmitting this legacy. For this reason it is necessary of this research, coupled with the fact that around the definition of pedagogy, there is ambiguity and lack of knowledge regarding their functions and areas of professional activity. This study will allow having a vision contextualized on different working routes that this profession can carry out, in order to draw conclusions about its academic profile and therefore socio-labour, favoring an improvement of the image social of the pedagogue, which make it possible to reduce the uncertainty regarding this professional. The methodology used was descriptive and quantitative, with a non-experimental design by survey method. It shows total 334 students, belonging to the degree of pedagogy of the University of Granada, enrolled in the academic year 20162017. The results show that the figure of the pedagogue is a multidisciplinary professional who can cover different fields of action and not just linked to the field of education, but provides an opening to the business context. For this reason, the training (formal, non-formal, and business), is a basic pillar in our society. That is, where the importance of the figure of the pedagogue resides, and how it should position itself as the expert in these subjects.En el contexto actual y tras estos años de implantación del Plan Bolonia para la adecuación al Espacio Europeo de Educación Superior, es necesario revisar cómo ciertas disciplinas han afianzado su posición ante la sociedad. En este trabajo, nos vamos a centrar en la evolución del Grado de Pedagogía, así como del perfil profesional que desempeña, desde la perspectiva de los propios protagonistas, el alumnado, ya que serán en un futuro inmediato los profesionales que llevarán a cabo su labor en la sociedad, e implementarán aquellas competencias adquiridas, siendo los encargados de transmitir dicho legado. Por esta razón surge la necesidad de esta investigación, unido al hecho de que alrededor de la definición propia de la Pedagogía, existe ambigüedad y desconocimiento en torno a sus funciones y ámbitos de actuación profesional. Este estudio permitirá tener una visión contextualizada sobre los diferentes itinerarios laborales que esta profesión puede llevar a cabo, con la finalidad de extraer conclusiones sobre su perfil académico y por ende socio-laboral, favoreciendo una mejora de la imagen social del Pedagogo, la cual posibilite aminorar la incertidumbre existente respecto a este profesional. La metodología utilizada fue descriptiva y cuantitativa, con un diseño no experimental por método de encuesta. La muestra total 334 alumnos, pertenecientes al Grado de Pedagogía de la Universidad de Granada, matriculados en el curso académico 2016-2017. Los resultados obtenidos muestran que la figura del Pedagogo es un profesional multidisciplinar que puede abarcar diversos ámbitos de actuación y no sólo vinculado, al ámbito educativo, sino que se posibilita una apertura al contexto empresarial. Por ello, la formación (formal, no formal, y empresarial), es un pilar básico en nuestra sociedad. Ahí es, donde reside la importancia de la figura del Pedagogo, y cómo debe posicionarse como el experto en estas materias
Funcionamiento ejecutivo en estudiantes con diferentes niveles de comprensión lectora
Get PDFThe aim of this study was to analyze the differences in executive functioning (EF) between two groups of subjects in the last cycle of Primary Education with different levels of reading comprehension (medium-high and medium-low). The sample consisted of 148 children (78 and 70 respectively). The participants passed neuropsychological tasks related to the executive functions of working memory, inhibition and attention. To evaluate the behavioral FE, their teachers also completed the questionnaire Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF, Gioia, Isquith, Guy and Kenworthy, 2000). The results showed differences between both groups in neuropsychological tasks of working memory and attention. Especially important were the differences found in all the factors included in the metacognition index of the BRIEF completed by the teachers. The implications of these findings for research and psychoeducational practice are discussed. El objetivo del presente estudio consistió en examinar las diferencias en el funcionamiento ejecutivo (FE) entre dos grupos de sujetos de último ciclo de Educación Primaria con distintos niveles de comprensión lectora (medio-alto y medio-bajo). La muestra del estudio estuvo conformada por 148 niños (78 y 70 respectivamente). A los participantes se les administró tareas neuropsicológicas relacionadas con las funciones ejecutivas de memoria de trabajo, inhibición y atención. Para evaluar el FE conductual, sus profesores cumplimentaron también el cuestionario Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF, Gioia, Isquith, Guy y Kenworthy, 2000). Los resultados evidenciaron diferencias entre ambos grupos en tareas neuropsicológicas de memoria de trabajo y atención. Especialmente importantes fueron las diferencias encontradas en todas las variables incluidas en el índice de metacognición del BRIEF cumplimentado por los profesores. Se comentan las implicaciones de estos hallazgos para la investigación y la práctica psicoeducativa