Material didáctico ilustrado sobre la pesca artesanal del cantón Balao.

Abstract

The purpose of this project is to develop didactic material on artisan fishing, to disseminate through illustration the different methods, clothing, tools, and physical characteristics of artisanal fishermen, within the population of the Balao town, through didactic material and the pop-up technique. The fishing sector problem in the town was analyzed and it determined that this activity is essential as an economic contribution for the locals by empowering the activity through didactic material the level of income will raise, and in consequence, improve the standard of living of those who depend on it. Through observation techniques, surveys, photograph records, and qualitative and quantitative methods, a list of illustrations was elaborated covering several thematic axes related to artisan fishing, from which a catalog was compiled, defined, and elaborated that later will be used to elaborate on the didactic material. The brochures, catalog, and other visual-thematic proposals were evaluated by local fishermen through a survey that covered aspects of relevance, clarity of content, and usefulness. It is concluded with this proposal that the didactic material is an effective resource in education and complementary dissemination to reach people properly. Finally, it recommends decentralized autonomous governments, associations, and institutions interested in training the working population age to invest in similar projects since they are a great resource to potentiate, technical, and improve their economic activity and the maritime ecosystem.