Didáctica y Educación ISSN 2224-2643

Self-development actions for management in educational institutions

Nilser Piñeda Cruz, Jorge Félix Parra Rodríguez, Michel Enrique Gamboa Graus — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This work presents a set of self-development actions designed to strengthen the management competence in educational institutions. It is based on the methodology to develop such competence, understood as the continuous configuration of subjective meanings that articulate competent knowledge and regulate the individual's action based on their social mandate. The proposed actions emerge from a theoretical and interventional framework that contemplates the preparation of intra and intersubjective conditions, selection of resources, determination of the cooperation context, definition of educational management processes (with a detailed description of steps to manage information, human capital, innovation, gender perspective, institutional climate, and educational prevention) and the participation of the involved actors. Guidelines are provided for each sub-competence that makes up the management competence: interpersonal (motivation, communication, and guidance), instrumental (information management, human capital, and innovation), and systemic (climate, gender, and prevention). The actions facilitate the understanding and instrumentation of this complex professional competence in the current educational context. The article constitutes a valuable contribution for managers and researchers in search of ways to perfect the management processes in educational institutions from an approach of integral professional competence development.

The families. Preparation for the treatment of the three-year-old crisis in children

Esnedy Muñagorri Salabarría, Catalina Virgen Gómez Parra — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The reaffirmation of the leading role of families in the education and development of their children requires the necessary consistent and systematic preparation, based on their knowledge, and objectivity in the forms of work used in educational institutions for Early Childhood. The experience of the authors, together with a study carried out in the educational institutions of the municipality of Las Tunas, revealed a problem related to the knowledge of families about the treatment of the crisis of three years in children, which limits an adequate action in this stage of formation and development of their children. As a solution proposal, a pedagogical alternative was elaborated aimed at its preparation, contained in different ways: reflection workshops, joint pedagogical activity, and family orientation library. In the research, methods of the theoretical level were used: inductive-deductive, analytical-synthetic and modeling; of the empirical level: documentary analysis, observation, interview and survey that favored an approach to the objective situation of the families that were part of the sample. The transformation and a different interaction between educators and families in the educational work of children was verified.

A look into contextualization in the teaching of Molecular and Cellular Biology discipline

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The article exposes the result of the carried-out studies on the conception of the teaching of the Molecular and Cellular Biology discipline in the teacher’s formation. Especially present reflect on the contextualization in the process of teaching learning of this academic discipline and a didactic proposal is offered to contribute to your implementation. It is employed as investigative methods the synthetic-analytics, the inductive-deductive, the historical-logician, the modelation and the participating observation. The proposal was applied in the Licentiate in Education Biology run by reaching a teaching of the Molecular and Cellular Biology discipline more significant and relevant.

Good faith principle in the contractual legal relationship in Ecuador

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The principle of good faith must be present in every legal relationship and is a rule of human behavior, acquiring special relevance in the contractual legal relationship. In the present study, through the analytical exegetical and legal theoretical methods, the treatment of good faith in contracts is analyzed from the doctrinal, normative, and jurisprudential point of view, and the reasons why the parties must act accordingly are shown. correct from before the signing of the contract until the stage after its execution. Even though Ecuadorian civil legislation does not expressly establish the validity of good faith in stages, both doctrine and jurisprudence have been broad in maintaining that the parties, when intervening in this type of legal relationship, must observe the rules of good faith, or otherwise they may lead to the legal and economic consequences that derive from it. Loyalty, probity and integrity constitute essential values that must govern the behavior of the parties in all contracts in Ecuador.

Economic control methodology for projects aimed at public institutions with limited budgets

Jaime Eduardo Delado Bello, Efrén Segundo Loor Loor — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Public institutions with limited budgets often struggle with managing the cost, schedule, and quality of their construction projects. This article introduces a tailored economic control methodology designed to enhance the value of such projects. The proposed methodology amalgamates meticulous planning, stringent supervision, and flexible contingency management, aiming to optimize resources, mitigate risks, and guarantee quality. The methodology provides novel guidelines for adaptability, a personalized approach, efficiency, and transparency. It elaborates on effective budget objectives, monitoring and control mechanisms, and staff training. Furthermore, it discusses the repercussions of budget constraints, including limited scope, corruption, inefficiencies, and personnel shortages. The methodology suggests stages of planning, procurement, execution, monitoring, and post-project evaluation. It endorses techniques like earned value analysis, scenario simulation, and assessment of low-cost alternatives, along with technological tools and best practices in planning, communication, monitoring, and transparency. Lastly, it underscores the anticipated benefits such as investment optimization, quality improvement, increased transparency, and bolstered public trust. The methodology aims to fortify management capabilities amidst stringent budgetary constraints to maximize public value.

Criminalistics in the approach to road traffic crashes

Héctor Bolívar Sánchez Defaz, Armando Rogelio Durán Campo — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The importance of Criminalistics in the investigation of traffic accidents constitutes a topic of universal recognition given its impact on the clarification of events committed when driving vehicles on public roads and that generally cause deaths, injuries and damage to property. The study presented is generally based on the search of bibliographic sources, aims to evaluate the contribution of criminal science in the processes in which it is necessary to determine the causes of the accident and the possible criminal responsibility of a person when investigated by the possible violation of traffic rules. Although judges are responsible for issuing a sentence in all cases submitted to their knowledge, in cases of traffic accidents, the on-site investigation of the place where the accident occurred is essential, as well as the expert report of traffic specialists and the knowledge that they possess of the criminalistics technique and methodology in the investigation of this type of facts.

Management Audit in the Mercy Cordova shrimp farm and its effect on the financial situation

Sat, 04 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The aim of this study was to carry out a management audit of the Mercy Córdova shrimp farm in order to evaluate the efficiency, effectiveness and economy of the resources managed in shrimp farming. A descriptive qualitative approach was adopted, which included a literature review, data collection through staff surveys and manager interviews. The results revealed that the company faces significant challenges in areas such as financial control, human resource management and compliance with government regulations. Limitations were identified in the consistency of document and operational management, as well as in inventory control. Despite 100% annual compliance with tax obligations, there were areas for improvement in document management and compliance with monthly deadlines. In conclusion, there is a need to improve document and operational management, optimise inventories and strengthen compliance with tax obligations in order to guarantee the sustainability and efficiency of the Mercy Córdova shrimp farm.

Approach to the conceptualization of training in Science, Technology and Society from the postgraduate level

Yaniuska Ramírez Alfajarrín, Yamilka Pino Sera, Kenia Abreu Cuenca — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The accelerated development of Science and Technology today has generated economic, political and social transformations for humanity, these changes have created in man a way of thinking and proceeding according to the scientific-technological activity that is developed; Faced with this reality, the University, as an institution of men of science, must train a professional with the capacity to face the challenge of the contemporary era, with suitable scientific and technological knowledge, bearer of its own values for optimal performance, as a member of society, with a projection that combines the contents of scientific and technological orientation towards different levels of education and in different academic institutions. To achieve the research, the mixed approach was used, with the combination of quantitative and qualitative methods, in order to meet the proposed objective. This article proposes an approach to the conceptualization of training in Science, Technology and Society from the postgraduate level. All of which made it possible to present criteria conducive to improving the vision of STS training from academic scenarios in order to benefit the production of goods and services in contemporary society.

Developer procedures. A way to establish mathematical concepts in the high school

Silvio Rodríguez Marcos, Luis Zaldivar Henriquez, Maricela Rodríguez Ortiz — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This material is the result of research carried out by the authors as part of their doctoral studies in Education Sciences, where they identified deficiencies in the teaching and learning process of mathematical concepts. This aspect represents the genesis of the problem in the stage of fixation, which does not allow students to transition from basic knowledge to higher levels for the internalization of its practical meaning. In this perspective, the idea is to develop a procedure with necessary actions to solve the described problem. When applied, it allows for the improvement of students' assimilation of concepts in the "Batalla Copo del Chato" high school in Las Tunas, Cuba. Additionally, the application of theoretical and empirical research methods allowed for the systematization of different theories, laws, and concepts in the field of education and mathematics to propose the development procedure. These results confirmed that the fixation of mathematical concepts, taking into account the potential of learning procedures, leads to better learning of mathematics by students.

Legal nature of preventive measures and their treatment in Ecuadorian Civil Procedural Law

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Preventive measures are of special relevance in civil proceedings to ensure compliance with the judgment issued on that day. This procedural legal institution has received different names in legal systems and in different areas of law, however, its essence is to guarantee the effectiveness of justice, since it would make no sense to go through a process until its conclusion and for the party has been favored with the judicial resolution cannot objectively achieve the realization of the right. A methodology based on legal theoretical study was used with the application of methods such as exegetical, logical historical, analysis and synthesis. Regarding its legal nature, the procedural doctrine has developed theories about the autonomy of preventive measures, considering in this study that, despite the unavoidable connection between preventive measures and declarative and executive processes, the former have their legal regulation, object, characteristics, purpose and types. The results promote the theoretical development of preventive measures in Ecuador, identify insufficiencies in their conception, such as possible discrimination in roots and the confusion generated from joint provisions in relation to kidnapping and retention in the Organic Code General of Processes.

The struggle between compliance with the role of the prosecutor versus the principle of presumption of innocence

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Innocence constitutes a state in which every person finds himself until a conviction is pronounced against him, so that no detainee, suspect or defendant until he reaches the status of convicted by a final sentence should not be treated as guilty, a situation that Ecuador is violated daily, especially when the Prosecutor's Office makes certain public statements about the guilt of someone who has not yet been tried by a competent authority. Despite the historical paradigms that guided the activities of the Prosecutor's Office as a prosecution body, in the modern adversarial system to which the Ecuadorian criminal system of prosecuting adheres, the prosecutor is a procedural subject who must act under principles of impartiality and objectivity even when it bears the burden of proof aimed at disproving the innocence of the accused. For some, this change in the prosecutor's functions causes a conflict with the principle of presumption of innocence. However, although in practice there are still difficulties in harmonizing the prosecutor's accusatory functions with respect for innocence, it is considered that this only It requires the maturation of the Prosecutor's Office in the transition towards the adversarial system proposed in the legislation. Through a methodology based on theoretical research methods and extensive consultation of normative and doctrinal sources, the objective of analyzing the possible contradiction between the prosecutor's accusatory functions and respect for the presumption of innocence was achieved.

Contributions of ecuadorian constitutionalism to environmental education

Nathaly Micaela Añazco Ocaña, Rolando Medina Peña — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The present academic research aims to expose and analyze the contributions of Ecuadorian constitutionalism to Environmental Education, and how a change is generated that places the care of environmental protection as a priority. Which allowed us to reach conclusions about the egocentric theory that conceives nature as a subject of rights, the treatment of these rights in the Ecuadorian legal system, and the effectiveness of Environmental Law. The research analyzes how these constitutional provisions have influenced the development of educational policies and programs, highlighting Ecuador's pioneering role in incorporating environmental values into its legal and educational system. The importance of this approach lies in the need to ensure the restoration and conservation of the ecological heritage of the natural world and people. Through the legal recognition of nature as an object of law, we aim to ensure its conservation, restoration and respect within political and economic decisions. The connections between environmental protection and fundamental rights are explored, underlining the importance of these initiatives in inspiring sustainable practices at national and international levels.

Guiding competence of the university tutor in the academic and personal development areas

Lidisis Ceniz Soto, Jorge Pérez Rodríguez, Ángela Aurora Rabí Baldoquín — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The article considers guidance competence as a competence that the university tutor must possess. Tutoring according to the demands of Higher Education requires guiding new study methods, as well as strategies for the comprehensive development of the tutor. The problem focuses on the theoretical and practical insufficiencies related to tutoring performance. The objective of this work is aimed at assessing the guidance competence of the university tutor. The main results were in the order of the professionalization of the tutors to achieve adequate guidance in the academic and personal development fields. The objective is to evaluate the need for training the tutors' guidance competence. Methods such as historical-logical methods were used to determine the historical evolution in the function tutoring; observation in the treatment of tutoring and the survey of tutors and tutees to verify the behavior of the tutors' training. As a result, the majority of the tutors became familiar with the different techniques and tools that allow them to quickly identify the particular and collective difficulties of the tutores and identified the career and year group, conducive to analyzing and realigning the guiding actions. in the academic and personal development fields. The study concludes that guiding in the academic field is not the only function of the tutor, but that competence is also required in areas such as personnel and in the management of guidance in Higher Education

Community alternatives for sustainable development in Colombia: Theoretical and conceptual principles towards a just and equitable future

Angel Joel Méndez López, Isaac Iran Cabrera Ruiz, Alejandro Pajón Naranjo — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This article explores community-driven alternatives for sustainable development (ACDS Acronyms in Spanish) in Colombia, which are responses to the country's social, environmental, and economic challenges. These initiatives propose development models rooted in cooperation, self-management, and environmental responsibility, contrasting with traditional development models. The paper critically reviews literature and community experiences, focusing on the core principles of alternative theoretical proposals and key concepts for ACDS analysis. It underscores approaches like social ecology, degrowth economics, and the human rights approach, all of which emphasize social justice, economic equity, and environmental protection. The article discusses key concepts such as capacity building, aimed at empowering individuals and communities by offering opportunities and fundamental freedoms. It also considers social capital as a community resource, emphasizing the significance of collaboration networks, trust, and reciprocity. The paper examines specific initiatives like Fair Trade, the Participatory Guarantee System, and Community Ecotourism, demonstrating the practical application of these theoretical principles. It identifies challenges such as social inequality, armed conflict, and the absence of a cooperation culture in some regions. The role of the State and public policies in promoting and supporting these alternatives is highlighted. In conclusion, the article underscores the importance of ACDS in building a more equitable, just, and sustainable future in Colombia, offering theoretical and conceptual insights for its understanding and analysis.

Pedagogical Strategy of socio- environmental dimension for English with a second language professional formation

Olga Dilia Pérez Dominico, Rogelio Anicio Díaz Castillo, Aleida Best Rivero — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The Cuban educational process is called to awaken environmental awareness of students. In response, it is necessary to carry out actions in that direction. Going deeper into the contents of the socio environmental dimension is an essential way to develop environmental education based on the analysis of socio- environmental problems. The Foreign Languages major. English with a second language is open to demonstrate its potential from initial environmental training through a pedagogical strategy supported by a model to contribute to the socio- environmental pedagogical training of these students with the intention of contributing to their personal and professional growth.

Proposed schedule for the application of medications by nursing staff

Gregorio Núñez Hernández, Antonio Pioquinto Rivera — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Medication administration in hospitals is a complex process that occurs frequently. The existing schedule has limitations, including disrupting patient sleep, overloading nursing staff, and leaving insufficient time for patient education. This article proposes and implements a new medication administration schedule to enhance safety, efficacy, and patient satisfaction. The newly designed schedule is based on administering oral medication post meals, evenly distributing workload across three shifts, and standardizing schedules across institutions. Factors such as administration frequency, patient needs, and scientific evidence were considered during the design process. The new schedule is anticipated to positively impact medication safety by reducing errors and improving treatment adherence. It is also expected to enhance treatment efficacy by increasing patient satisfaction and improving sleep quality. Furthermore, it aims to improve the working conditions of the nursing staff by reducing stress and workload and facilitating better work-family balance. It is recommended that the new schedule be adequately planned and implemented, and future research on this topic is encouraged.

Threat of plagiarism and shared responsibility

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Plagiarism is an unethical practice that undermines the integrity of academic and scientific research. In this article we discuss various aspects related to plagiarism, including its definitions and types, consequences, detection tools, good prevention practices, and shared responsibilities. While there are tools for detecting plagiarism, effective prevention requires good practices on the part of researchers. The responsibility for preventing plagiarism rests with authors, reviewers, and reviewers alike. Each party must take an active role in promoting academic integrity and detecting potential cases of plagiarism. The case studies analyzed illustrate the importance of maintaining ethical practices in scientific research. Plagiarism in any form undermines the integrity of knowledge and the reputation of researchers and their institutions. In conclusion, plagiarism is a serious threat to academic integrity that must be addressed proactively. By assuming shared responsibilities and adhering to good practices, researchers can ensure the originality of their work and contribute to the ethical advancement of knowledge in their fields. We urge authors to properly cite all sources, to paraphrase rather than copy directly, and to verify the originality of their work before publication. We exhort reviewers and thesis advisors to be alert to possible cases of plagiarism and take corrective action when necessary. Together, we can promote integrity and advancement of scholarly research

Comparative law study: the civil evidence in the Andean community

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

To satisfy this research, supported by a qualitative approach with scientific methods such as: logical, inductive, comparative and exegetical and bibliographic review, after comparing regional legislation, we seek to argue, which evidentiary legal institution(s) in civil matters of the countries that make up the Andean Community of Nations, to determine whether or not there exists any evidentiary legal institution in civil matters, within the Andean Community of Nations, that can be introduced and adapted to the Ecuadorian civil legislation and procedural system, with a view to perfect it. To do this, the Andean Community of Nations evidentiary systems, that can be implemented in Ecuadorian legislation will be argued, analysing the dogmatic content of the evidence as a legal institute within the civil process in the Andean community, from the oral and written systems, and critically reviewing the current civil procedural legislation on evidentiary matters in the Andean Community of Nations countries.

Educational program for stress management in university teachers

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Teacher work stress is a growing problem that negatively affects teachers' well-being, performance, and quality of life. This article presents a proposal for an educational program for stress management in university teachers. The program is based on the available scientific evidence on the causes and consequences of teacher work stress, as well as effective strategies for its management. It has a holistic approach and combines different techniques and strategies to address stress from a holistic perspective, including psychoeducation on teacher job stress, training in cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness and mindfulness practices, lifestyle management and self-care, as well as collaborative organizational interventions. The program is expected to have a positive impact on levels of perceived stress, anxiety and depression, mental well-being and life satisfaction, coping skills, job performance and productivity, interpersonal relationships, absenteeism, commitment to the institution, organizational culture and student experience. The implementation of the program requires a commitment on the part of higher education institutions, faculty and researchers. It is expected that the program will contribute to improve the quality of education and create a healthier and more productive work environment for university teachers.

Intercultural competence and inverse translation: a diagnosis at the University of Holguin

Anabel González González, Pedro Antonio Machín Armas, María Elena Ayala Ruiz — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

One of the objectives of the English Language Major with French as a second language is that students learn to translate from English, or French, into Spanish texts with various topics and functional styles. However, despite its practical relevance, inverse translation receives less attention. On the other hand, although their linguistic training is solid, there are deficiencies in the sociocultural aspects that are essential for the professional performance. In the literature review, there is not much research on the development of intercultural competence in inverse translation in the national context; only some of them include intercultural competence in translation, but they do not emphasize on inverse translation. Therefore, this study is projected as part of a doctoral program to diagnose the development of intercultural competence in inverse translation with the aim of contributing to a better training of future translators in Cuba. The authors used theoretical methods such as analysis-synthesis and induction-deduction, historical and logical, as well as scientific observation and surveys and interviews with teachers and students.

Keywords: inverse translation, intercultural competence, education.