Training of Initial Education teachers for the development of interculturality

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.5584152418043

• Palavras-chave: Mediación pedagógica, formación docente, educación inicial, interculturalidad

• Keywords: Pedagogical mediation, teacher training, initial education, interculturality

• Abstract:

  The research on the processes of pedagogical mediation in the training of Early Education teachers for the development of the intercultural dimension adopts a mixed approach, describing and exploring both the bibliographic review and a survey applied to teachers of the Early Education Career of the Catholic University of Cuenca. The general objective is to determine the importance of these processes for the development of the intercultural dimension. Through inductive and deductive methods, a scarce use of theoretical-methodological tools for an effective implementation of interculturality is evident. The majority of teachers do not practice interculturality in the classroom or use teaching resources appropriate for the cultural diversity of the students. Despite demonstrating active respect for interculturality, teachers agree on the need to use media and activities to promote intercultural interaction. However, the evaluation of learning does not consider the intercultural diversity of the students. In conclusion, it is urgent to integrate interculturality as a transversal axis in the curricular program. These findings drive the development of a pedagogical proposal aimed at promoting the effective implementation of interculturality in the training of students in the Initial Education Career.