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Educational reforms and trends in Latin America

Overview

Ecuador is implementing a competency-based curriculum pilot program to replace traditional rote learning with a model focused on the practical application of knowledge. Initially rolled out in the Sierra-Amazonía region, the program has expanded to include the Azuay, Cañar, and Morona Santiago regions. The curriculum is built on three pillars—knowing, doing, and being—and aims to develop seven key competencies, including digital, scientific, and socio-emotional skills. To support this transition, 2,000 teachers have received training, and the Ministry offers over 70 free courses. This reform follows poor performance in PISA testing, where students scored below average in reading, science, and mathematics.

In Ecuador, pedagogical research continues to explore specialized techniques. Studies at the Unidad Educativa Virginia Reyes González suggest that Project-Based Learning (ABP) can foster a culture of saving in young children. Research at the Universidad Estatal Península de Santa Elena has examined English as a Foreign Language (EFL) methods, including visual and auditory resources for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL), and code-switching. More recent qualitative research has explored the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as a strategy to support inclusion for students with ASD, though educators noted challenges regarding training and resources.

In Peru, research at the Institución Educativa Bilingüe Nº 31484 in Junín found a “highly significant positive correlation (0.959)” between self-esteem and academic performance. Additionally, a study in Ayacucho found a strong positive correlation between teaching strategies and academic performance among fifth-grade secondary students.

In Chile, PISA 2025 data indicates 59% of 15-year-olds fail to meet basic mathematics standards and 38% struggle with reading. While 86.3% of students report educators show interest in their learning, 43% perceive classroom tension and 21% experience recurring bullying. Meanwhile, the Dominican Republic has a legislative proposal to make English, French, and Haitian Creole mandatory.

Entities

Pisa · Chamber of Deputies of the Dominican Republic · Julio César Beltré Méndez · Chile · Universidad Politécnica Salesiana

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Educational research examines teaching strategies and student performance

    Studies in Peru and Ecuador highlight the impact of teaching strategies and Universal Design for Learning on student academic performance and the inclusion of students with autism.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Educational research studies examine student learning and teaching methods in Peru and Ecuador

    Recent academic studies in Peru and Ecuador explore the links between student self-esteem and learning, alongside evaluations of mathematics teaching methodologies in primary education.

  3. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Educational trends and pedagogical research emerge in Chile and Ecuador

    Educational studies and trends highlight the rise of the Reggio Emilia approach in Chile and various pedagogical innovations in Ecuador, including project-based learning and specialized EFL techniques.

  4. [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Educational reforms and learning trends emerge in Chile and Ecuador

    Chilean education faces academic gaps despite strong teacher-student bonds, while Ecuador pilots a new competency-based curriculum focused on practical skills and socio-emotional development.

  5. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Educational reforms underway in Ecuador and the Dominican Republic

    Ecuador is piloting a competency-based curriculum to replace rote learning, while a legislative proposal in the Dominican Republic seeks to make Creole, English, and French mandatory in schools.

Sources

cedarnews.net · diarioelheraldo.cl · dspace.ups.edu.ec · eldia.com.do · eluniverso.com · guayaquil.gob.ec · hora32.com.ec · lanuevacronica.com · latendencia.cl · notimundo.com.ec · perfil.com · repositorio.undac.edu.pe · repositorio.unsch.edu.pe · repositorio.upse.edu.ec · zaguan.unizar.es

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