Competencias docentes para la enseñanza de séptimo año de educación general básica. Estudio de caso

Abstract

The following research analyzes how teaching competencies contribute to the development of the PEA in seventh grade students of EGB in an educational institution in Quito. In addition, it analyzes the integration of various competencies that should be developed to improve the profile and teaching practice, achieving results in terms of academic performance and integral development in students from 10 to 11 years old. The research starts from the problem related to an unequal or non-existent application of these competencies, which results in poor learning outcomes. A mixed methodological approach was adopted, based on a case study, integrating interviews, surveys and non-participant observation. The findings underline the importance of continuous teacher training to achieve a balanced integration that optimizes the effectiveness of the educational process. The paper is organized in sections that present the problem statement, objectives, theoretical foundation, methodology, results, conclusions, references and annexes. In order to examine in praxis, the phenomenon studied and propose a competency framework adapted to diverse needs, contributing to future research that promotes teacher performance.