Sistema Regional de Información
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el Caribe, España y Portugal

Pedagogical management, educational innovation and learning environments are fundamental components that complement each other to guarantee educational quality. The study presented here is the result of the research project Quality of the educational process, through pedagogical management, educational innovation and learning environments, in institutions of the Ecuadorian General Basic Education, developed by students and teachers of the Basic Education course at the Instituto Superior Universitario Espíritu Santos in the city of Guayaquil, and aims to characterise the current state of the quality of educational processes, through pedagogical management, educational innovation and learning environments, in educational institutions in the city of Guayaquil. The research followed a qualitative methodology of an exploratory and hermeneutic type; methods such as analysis-synthesis and inductive-deductive were used, within the empirical methods observation, survey, interview and documentary review were used; reaching the conclusion that when pedagogical management, innovation and learning environments are combined effectively, enriching educational environments are created that promote academic success, emotional well-being and the integral development of students, which translates into educational quality. 

In the 21st century, continuous innovations in the field of science and technology, especially those related to ICTs, have impacted all areas of human activity. Education, being a holistic process, cannot be separated from this reality. Consequently, these innovations must be considered in the curriculum of computer pedagogical careers. The objective of this study is to analyze the curricula of Ecuadorian universities that offer computer pedagogy courses, through a mixed, documentary and descriptive study, comparing them with innovations in educational ICT. The reviewed grids correspond to the 2023-2024 academic period of seven Ecuadorian universities. The results showed progress in the incorporation of ICT innovations. However, there are topics such as artificial intelligence, robotics, mobile development and 3D printing, among others, that still need to be addressed in a more frontal way within the academic curricula.

The main objective of this research work was to determine the development of English language proficiency level A1 in the teaching-learning process in the students of the Dr. Herman Parker School of Basic Education, through studies for the application of a digital educational platform in the subject of English, which will allow the teacher to generate interactive learning processes. For this purpose, a study was carried out under a non-experimental, transactional and descriptive design, in which the hypothetical-deductive method was used in the analysis of the information. In the results, information was obtained from the teachers and students of the fifth year of EGB of the Educational Institution, whose analysis was carried out using statistical tables as well as bar diagrams that represented the percentage of each statement, all of this so that an analysis of each of the statements could be carried out. With this, it was possible to contribute to the possible feasibility of the Schoology platform for English language teaching and how it can facilitate the development of learning activities, strengthening autonomous, team and collaborative learning.

The main objective of this article was to describe how to strengthen the inclusion process in undergraduate students with disabilities at the Universidad Surcolombiana de Neiva Colombia, through a care pathway, for the construction and implementation of the Individualized Plan of Reasonable Adjustments [PIAR], so initially a characterization of students was made and according to the results a care pathway was designed and implemented; likewise the impacts of the same in the construction of an inclusive education according to the needs of students were evaluated. On the other hand, the research adopted a qualitative methodological route of Action Research type and with a participation of 15 students; as for the data collection instruments, an interview and a field diary were adopted. It concluded that the need was identified to strengthen the inclusion policy and awareness in the educational community, and to know deeply the regulations and the specific needs of students with disabilities; in addition, a detailed attention route was designed and implemented that guides each step of the process, from the initial identification of the student to the continuous evaluation of the Individualized Plan of Reasonable Adjustments [PIAR], demonstrating an institutional commitment to the creation of an inclusive and accessible environment. Ultimately, the implementation of this pathway has been a significant step toward eliminating discriminatory barriers and stereotypes, thus promoting a more inclusive and equitable society for all.

This paper presents a study on the nutritional status of children in a group of schools in Riobamba, and is part of the results of the project "Program in prevention, promotion and rehabilitation in nutrition, health with participation of school-age children, families and community based on local experiences and technologies of positive deviation of the Canton Riobamba". Using advanced statistical methodologies and R software to analyze the data. The results show variability in the growth and physical development of children, with height and weight measurements that reflect a diversity in these characteristics. In addition, an average increase in Body Mass Index for Age was observed, suggesting changes in weight relative to height. However, the z-score for Height-for-Age decreased, which may indicate slower than expected growth in height.

In medical education, the digital revolution denotes the shift from traditional to digital learning methodologies, enabling flexible learning without time and location restrictions, incorporating various digital tools to enhance teaching and learning processes. The objective aims to comprehensively analyze the available evidence on the transformative role of digital tools in medical education, including online learning platforms, virtual medical simulators, mobile medical education applications, and augmented and virtual reality technologies. The methodology responds to a systematic literature review. The results provide a comprehensive view of the impact of various digital tools in medical education, highlighting their potential benefits in terms of improving access, quality and effectiveness of medical learning. In conclusion, digital tools not only improve the accessibility of medical education, but also facilitate more efficient and engaging learning opportunities for students. In particular, virtual and augmented reality have emerged as promising innovations that enable the replication of authentic clinical environments and thus support the practice of skills and the development of clinical competence in a safe and controlled environment.

The article is focused on fostering intercultural freelance writing of free verse poems through Flipsnack. The problem lies in the deficit of modern literary creations of the XXI century where traditional words are used according to the dialect of their region. Therefore, a population of 27 students from an Educational Institution in the Avellaneda Province in Argentina and in the Eloy Alfaro Educational Unit of the Chone canton in the province of Manabí, Ecuador, was chosen. For this purpose, variables were determined, the research has a qualitative approach, with a descriptive method. Through instruments such as observation cards and evaluation rubrics of practical activities, it was possible to show the difficulties that the students had and during the process of poetic production, the benefits of using the Flipsnack platform and other elements such as literary figures that helped the students to create ideas, motivating easier writing were determined.

Recommendations for education in the 21st century focus on the need to incorporate the arts into school education programs as a way to strengthen interculturality and citizenship. There are also experimental trends that link the arts with intellectual and cognitive development. An empirical study on the subject is presented here, showing the first evaluation results of the incidence of the arts on cognitive development, in an educational institution that combines them with the official programs of formal education, in a political and administrative context of education, which historically has not formally recognized arts education for children and adolescents. The case study of the experience of the "Eduardo Laredo" Institute of Cochabamba - Bolivia, allows us to reaffirm the positive impact of incorporating the arts in regular education, as an element of intellectual/cognitive development and social being.

The study aims to compare the perspectives of different authors on the participation of young people in Guayaquil in artistic activities and visits to museums. A comprehensive approach combining qualitative and quantitative methods was used, using a representative sample of theses and scientific papers, together with documentary review techniques and data collection sheets. In conclusion, the analysis showed that in order to increase youth participation in Guayaquil's museums and promote their cultural and artistic development, it is crucial to address the challenges identified by several authors through promotion and dissemination strategies, taking advantage of the opportunities offered by the digital world.

Breast sarcoma (SM) is a rare cancer that affects the connective tissue of the breast. We present the case of a 47-year-old woman with a tumor in the right breast initially diagnosed as sarcoma by biopsy, but at the time of performing the mastectomy, the pathological analysis of the surgical specimen reported carcinoma, due to which the breasts were removed. axillary lymph nodes, which was later corrected to sarcoma by immunohistochemical studies. The patient underwent total mastectomy and axillary lymph node resection, followed by chemotherapy. Tumor necrosis, indicative of an aggressive tumor, complicated surgical management. The discordance in diagnosis underlines the importance of advanced techniques for accurate conclusion and timely treatment. Despite the size of the tumor and the aggressiveness of the sarcoma, the patient did not experience recurrence during post-treatment follow-up. This case highlights the need for effective communication between health professionals, the exhaustive review of pathological results and the multidisciplinary approach in the approach to breast sarcoma.