El rol del texto escolar de ciencias naturales de sexto nivel de educación general básica en la planificación y desarrollo del currículo en la Unidad Educativa "Amable Arauz" de la ciudad de Quito

Abstract

The research analyzes the role that the school text plays in the teaching-learning process of Natural Sciences, in the sixth year of Basic General Education, of the “Amable Arauz” Educational Unit. The purpose was to determine the uses that it is being given as a textbook, as well as its strengths and weaknesses. The school text of Natural Sciences is certified by the Ministry of Education and is delivered free of charge to fiscal and fiscal institutions. It is part of the Educational System that at present is guided by the use of the school textbook in the different subjects, such as the specific case of the Natural Sciences subject that is analyzed in the recent research. The research is qualitative in nature and consists of theoretical foundation, analysis of the results of the school textbook, interviews and direct non-participatory observation of the students. In addition to conclusions about the role played by the text in the Natural Sciences subject and certain incidents that are causing the teaching-learning process.