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Educational reforms and trends in Latin America

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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 its pilot phase 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, recent pedagogical research has explored continues to explore specialized teaching techniques. Studies at the Unidad Educativa Virginia Reyes González suggest that Project-Based Learning (ABP) can foster a culture of saving in young children. Additionally, research Research at the Universidad Estatal Península de Santa Elena has examined English as a Foreign Language (EFL) methods, including the use of visual and auditory resources for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Disorder (ASD), Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) to improve oral fluency, and code-switching to aid vocabulary retention (CLIL), and reduce student anxiety. Further code-switching. More recent qualitative research at UECIB Miguel Egas Cabezas has analyzed mathematics demonstration classes explored the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as a strategy to understand teacher methods support inclusion for motivating students with ASD, though educators noted challenges regarding training and ensuring meaningful learning. resources. In Peru, academic research at the Institución Educativa Bilingüe Nº 31484 in the Junín region investigated the relationship between self-esteem and learning. The study found a “highly significant positive correlation (0.959)” between self-esteem and academic performance performance. Additionally, a study in the Personal Social area. Ayacucho found a strong positive correlation between teaching strategies and academic performance among fifth-grade secondary students. In Chile, PISA 2025 data indicates significant challenges, with 59% of 15-year-olds failing fail to meet basic mathematics standards and 38% struggling struggle with reading. While 86.3% of students report that educators show interest in their learning, 43% perceive classroom climate issues persist. tension and 21% experience recurring bullying. Meanwhile, the Dominican Republic has introduced a legislative proposal to make the teaching of English, French, and Haitian Creole mandatory.

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  1. 2026-10-28 20:00 UTC Educational reforms and trends in Latin America
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