Analysis of the Teaching-Learning Methodology of Teachers in Intercultural Bilingual Institutions

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bilingual intercultural education, active methodologies, educational technologies, indigenous languages, inclusive teaching

Abstract

This article analyzes the implementation of teaching-learning methodologies in intercultural bilingual institutions, focusing on their impact on the education of indigenous communities in Ecuador. Through a quantitative approach and a descriptive-correlational design, data were collected through a structured questionnaire applied to 28 teachers. The results reveal a mixed perception regarding teachers' command of indigenous languages and their training in intercultural methodologies. Although 39.3% of the participants consider that teachers have an adequate command of indigenous languages, 46.4% disagree, evidencing the need to strengthen these competencies. Likewise, the integration of cultural elements and the use of educational technologies present significant challenges. Only 42.9% of teachers perceive those technologies are adequately integrated into the teaching-learning process, while 53.6% point out an insufficiency in access to digital resources in indigenous languages. These results highlight the urgency of developing strategies that combine the use of educational technologies with culturally relevant pedagogical practices to promote inclusive education.

Keywords: bilingual intercultural education, active methodologies, educational technologies, indigenous languages, inclusive teaching.

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Published

2024-07-10

How to Cite

Ferruzola-Rodríguez, V. F., & Zambrano-Bravo, R. S. (2024). Analysis of the Teaching-Learning Methodology of Teachers in Intercultural Bilingual Institutions. Revista Científica Arbitrada De Investigación En Comunicación, Marketing Y Empresa REICOMUNICAR. ISSN 2737-6354., 7(14), 904-933. Retrieved from https://www.reicomunicar.org/index.php/reicomunicar/article/view/363