Políticas públicas y educación de la primera infancia en Honduras

The Central American and Caribbean Early Literacy Network (RedLEI) led a regional research project on public policy and early childhood education. This article presents the results for the Honduras chapter. This qualitative study's results are based on documentary analysis and interviews with 17 specialists. Through the analysis of eight dimensions of early childhood education, important advances were identified in terms of universal coverage, curriculum, and community participation at the policy and implementation levels. However, gaps were revealed in areas such as coverage and the certification of program quality, due primarily to inequalities present in rural and marginal urban contexts of Honduras.La Red para la Lectoescritura Inicial de Centroamérica y el Caribe (RedLEI) desarrolló una investigación regional sobre políticas públicas y educación de la primera infancia. Este artículo presenta los hallazgos del caso hondureño. El estudio es de naturaleza cualitativa y se fundamenta en el análisis documental y entrevistas a 17 actores claves. A partir del examen de ocho dimensiones, se identificaron avances importantes en materia de obligatoriedad, currículo y participación comunitaria a nivel de la política y su implementación; sin embargo, se revelaron brechas en aspectos como la cobertura y la acreditación de la calidad de los programas, debido primordialmente a las desigualdades que se generan por los contextos rurales y urbano marginales de la nación hondureña.  &nbsp

Formación inicial de docentes para la atención a la diversidad en contextos inclusivos

Teachers are a fundamental part of the educational process. Therefore, their professional quality, work performance, and commitment to results are key elements for education to respond to the demands of today’s society in harmony with the expectations of communities, families and students (OREALC, 2006). In addition, new educational models and the conception of diversity as an intrinsic value of education demand a new teaching profile. In this sense, the purpose of this research was to identify a model of initial teacher training to attend to diversity. To this end, an action research process was carried out with students of the Basic Education career. As a result of the implementation of the action plan, the participants stated that they had increased the competencies related to the attention to diversity in inclusive contexts.Los docentes son una pieza fundamental del proceso educativo. Por ello, su calidad profesional, desempeño laboral, y compromiso con los resultados son elementos claves para que la educación responda a las demandas de la sociedad actual en armonía con las expectativas de las comunidades, las familias y los estudiantes (OREALC, 2006). Sumado a ello, los nuevos modelos educativos y la concepción de la diversidad como un valor intrínseco de la educación exigen un nuevo perfil docente. En este sentido la presente investigación, tuvo como propósito identificar un modelo de formación inicial de docentes para atender la diversidad, para ello se realizó un proceso de investigación -acción con estudiantes de la carrera de Educación Básica. Como resultado de la implementación del plan de acción, los participantes manifestaron haber incrementado las competencias vinculadas con la atención a la diversidad en contextos inclusivos

Estágio administrativo-contábil: vinculação entre teoria e prática na formação inicial de docentes

This article focuses on the findings of a research project whose purpose is to reveal how external practices contribute to linking theory and practice in initial teacher training and to identify the perceptions and assessments of participants about this training experience. The method combines quantitative and qualitative techniques in order to understand the reality studied. Distance students, advising teachers, and tutors of practice centers participated in the study. Research resultsshow that the implementation of this training experience has helped, to a large extent, to strengthen and consolidate the capacities of this disciplinary field and to develop generic skills.Este artículo se focaliza en los hallazgos de un proyecto de investigación cuyo propósito es develar cómo las prácticas externas contribuyen a la vinculación de la teoría y la práctica en la formación inicial de docentes. Además, identificar las percepciones y las valoraciones que los involucrados en ese proceso hacen sobre esta experiencia formativa. El método combina técnicas cuantitativas y cualitativas con la intención de comprender la realidad en estudio. Se consideró la participación de estudiantes de la modalidad a distancia, docentes asesores y tutores de los centros de práctica. Los resultados de investigación evidencian que la implementación de esta experiencia formativa ha contribuido, en gran medida, a fortalecer y afianzar capacidades del campo disciplinar, así como el desarrollo de competencias genéricas.Este artigo foca nos achados de um projeto de pesquisa cujo objetivo é demonstrar como os estágios contribuíram para vincular a teoria e a prática na formação inicial de docentes. Além disso, identificar as percepções e as considerações que os envolvidos nesse processo fazem sobre essa experiência formativa. O método combina técnicas quantitativas e qualitativas com a intenção de compreender a realidade em estudo. Foi considerada a participação de estudantes da modalidade a distância, docentes assistentes e tutores dos centros de estágio. Os resultados evidenciam que a implantação dessa experiência formativa contribui, em grande medida, para fortalecer e consolidar capacidades do campo disciplinar, além de desenvolver competências genéricas

Percepciones de los docentes en pre- servicio relativas a la inclusión y la atención a la diversidad

Recognition of human diversity and educational value, has meant that teachers in regular classrooms will receive preparation for creating inclusive learning spaces. Following these trends, the National Pedagogical University Francisco Morazán included in its recent reform to the study programs, teaching skills linked to attention to diversity and inclusion.In this research, the perceptions of UPNFM pre service teachers related to the theoretical and methodological principles of the Attention to Diversity were analyzed, the training received at the University in these areas, and finally, the competences that are considered important to develop an inclusive education. In addition, a comparison of these perceptions by field of study and membership of an ethnic group was held. The study is quantitative, not experimental and cross-sectional, 470 students from the Professional Practicum II participated.El reconocimiento de la diversidad humana como valor educativo, ha implicado que los docentes de las aulas regulares, reciban preparación para crear espacios de aprendizaje inclusivos. Siguiendo estas tendencias, la Universidad Pedagógica Nacional Francisco Morazán, incluyó en su reciente reforma a los planes de estudio, competencias docentes vinculadas con la atención a la diversidad y la inclusión. En esta investigación se analizaron las percepciones de los docentes en pre servicio de la UPNFM, relacionadas con los principios teóricos y metodológicos de la atención a la diversidad, la formación recibida en la Universidad en estos ámbitos y finalmente las competencias que valoran como importantes para desarrollar la educación inclusiva. Además de ello se realizó una comparación de estas percepciones por ámbito de estudio y pertenencia a grupo étnico. El estudio es de naturaleza cuantitativa, no experimental y de corte transversal, participaron 470 estudiantes en práctica profesional II

Implementação do roteiro metodológico como experiência curricular universitária para o desenvolvimento de competências cooperativas

Objetivo. Evaluar la promoción de la competencia cooperativa en el contexto de la formación inicial docente desde la percepción del alumnado y del equipo de docentes. Metodología: Se diseñó desde un enfoque cualitativo y desde las tradiciones metodológicas de la investigación-acción en el aula y de la narrativa-biográfica, una propuesta curricular basada en el guion metodológico del espacio pedagógico de psicología del aprendizaje, como formato didáctico a implementar en el aula; desde una mirada evaluativa se analizaron tres fases: inicial, procesual y final. Los instrumentos empleados fueron un cuestionario cerrado, para evaluar las necesidades formativas del alumnado, el diario del investigador o investigadora para registrar las reflexiones del equipo docente y una entrevista semiestructurada aplicada a estudiantes. Las personas participantes fueron 47 estudiantes y el equipo docente estuvo integrado por 3 profesionales. Resultados. Los resultados indican que, para el alumnado, la experiencia formativa implementada favoreció la reconstrucción de significados, experiencias y comprensiones sobre el trabajo cooperativo en el contexto de la profesión y, desde la percepción del personal docente permitió nuevos espacios de reflexión e integración de la teoría y la práctica. Conclusión. La experiencia curricular implementada en un contexto dialógico y cooperativo permitió comprender que la competencia cooperativa, no es un fin en sí misma, sino que favorece la construcción de la identidad docente.Aim. Cooperative competence is considered a key in the teaching profession, which is why this work evaluated its promotion from the perception of students and teachers in the context of initial training. Method. For this, a curricular proposal was designed from the action research perspective in the classroom, from the methodological script of the pedagogical space of learning psychology, and from an evaluative perspective analyzing initial, procedural, and final phases. The instruments used were a closed questionnaire to assess the students’ training needs, a researcher’s journal to record the reflections of the teaching team, and a semi-structured interview applied to students. The participants were 47 students 3 teachers. Results. The results indicate that, for the students, the training experience implemented favored the reconstruction of meanings, experiences, and understandings of cooperative work in the context of the profession and, from the teachers’ perception, allowed new spaces for reflection and integration of the theory and practice. Conclusion. The curricular experience implemented in a dialogical and cooperative context allowed understanding that cooperative competence is not an end in itself but rather favors the construction of teaching identity.Objetivo. Avaliar a promoção da competência cooperativa no contexto da formação inicial a partir da percepção dos estudantes e da equipe docente. Metodologia. Para tanto, delineouse uma proposta curricular e enfoque qualitativo, a partir da investigação-ação na sala de aula e da narrativa biográfica, a partir do roteiro metodológico do espaço pedagógico da psicologia da aprendizagem e, sob uma perspectiva avaliativa, foram analisadas três fases: inicial, processual e final. Os instrumentos utilizados foram um questionário fechado, para avaliar as necessidades formativas do grupo de estudantes, o diário do pesquisador para registrar as reflexões da equipe de docentes e uma entrevista semiestruturada aplicada aos estudantes. Participaram 47 estudantes e a equipe docente era composta por 3 profissionais. Resultados. Os resultados indicam que, para o grupo de estudantes, a experiência de formação implementada favoreceu a reconstrução de significados, experiências e entendimentos sobre o trabalho cooperativo no contexto da profissão e, a partir da percepção da equipe docente, permitiu novos espaços de reflexão e integração da teoria e da prática. Conclusão. A experiência curricular implementada em um contexto dialógico e cooperativo nos permitiu entender que a competência cooperativa não é um fim em si mesma, mas favorece a construção da identidade docente

Buenas prácticas de atención y educación en la primera infancia en Centroamérica y República Dominicana

This study presents evidence-based best practices in early childhood care and education. The results are derived from a literature review used to build a conceptual framework for this regional study, which was carried out by the Central American and Caribbean Early Literacy Network (RedLEI). The evidence is organized into eight dimensions: 1) political and financial environment; 2) supervision, monitoring, and support; 3) teaching and learning: (curriculum); 4) staff capacity, leadership, and management; 5) socio-emotional relationships; 6) classroom design, environment, and safety; 7) families and communities; and 8) health and nutrition.Este artículo presenta las buenas prácticas basadas en la evidencia en la atención y educación de la primera infancia. Los hallazgos provienen de la revisión de la literatura relevante para construir el marco conceptual de la investigación de la Red para la Lectoescritura Inicial en Centroamérica y el Caribe (RedLEI). Las evidencia investigativa identificadas se organizan en ocho dimensiones: 1) ambiente político y financiero, 2) supervisión, monitoreo y acompañamiento, 3) enseñanza-aprendizaje: (currículo), 4) capacidad del personal, liderazgo y gestión, 5) relaciones socio afectivas, 6) diseño de ambiente y seguridad del aula, 7) familia y comunidades y 8) salud y nutrición

Transferencias directas a escuelas : reflexiones sobre prácticas en América Latina

Recursos financieros descentralizados para escuelas públicas del Brasil. Una política necesaria -- Chile: la experiencia de la Subvención Escolar Preferencial -- PRONADE, un modelo innovador en Guatemala -- El Programa Hondureño de Educación Comunitaria -- Programa Escuelas Autónomas en Nicaragua. Lecciones de una experiencia -- Modelos y prácticas de transferencias directas a escuelas: reflexiones sobre experiencias latinoamericanas .Este libro se concentra en programas de transferencia de recursos financieros desde una unidad central de la administración pública educativa hacia los establecimientos escolares, donde se descentraliza la competencia de gestión y uso de los fondos transferidos. En América Latina, a lo largo de las últimas dos décadas, varios programas de subvención escolar se han implementado con el propósito de lograr una asignación más eficiente del gasto público, ampliar la capacidad del Estado, expandir la oferta educativa y alcanzar a poblaciones excluidas. El análisis de los casos reunidos en esta publicación pone en cuestión la eficacia de esta herramienta de política con respecto al mejoramiento de la calidad educativa. Las experiencias latinoamericanas de subvención escolar brindan ejemplos de las oportunidades abiertas por distintos programas en el corto plazo y los desafíos que conlleva su implementación a lo largo del tiempo, y convocan a analistas y responsables de decisiones a construir una visión dinámica de la política educativa, que permita anticipar y, sobre todo, enfrentar problemas que emergen como consecuencia de acciones pasadas. La experiencia acumulada en la región invita a analizar estos programas, evaluar sus potencialidades y limitaciones, y explorar alternativas

Survey Data on the Impact of COVID-19 on Parental Engagement Across 23 Countries

This data article describes the dataset of the International COVID-19 Impact on Parental Engagement Study (ICIPES). ICIPES is a collaborative effort of more than 20 institutions to investigate the ways in which, parents and caregivers built capacity engaged with children's learning during the period of social distancing arising from global COVID-19 pandemic. A series of data were collected using an online survey conducted in 23 countries and had a total sample of 4,658 parents/caregivers. The description of the data contained in this article is divided into two main parts. The first part is a descriptive analysis of all the items included in the survey and was performed using tables and figures. The second part refers to the construction of scales. Three scales were constructed and included in the dataset: ‘parental acceptance and confidence in the use of technology’, ‘parental engagement in children's learning’ and ‘socioeconomic status’. The scales were created using Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) and Multi-Group Confirmatory Analysis (MG-CFA) and were adopted to evaluate their cross-cultural comparability (i.e., measurement invariance) across countries and within sub-groups. This dataset will be relevant for researchers in different fields, particularly for those interested in international comparative education

Survey data on the impact of COVID-19 on parental engagement across 23 countries

This data article describes the dataset of the International COVID-19 Impact on Parental Engagement Study (ICIPES). ICIPES is a collaborative effort of more than 20 institutions to investigate the ways in which, parents and caregivers built capacity engaged with children's learning during the period of social distancing arising from global COVID-19 pandemic. A series of data were collected using an online survey conducted in 23 countries and had a total sample of 4,658 parents/caregivers. The description of the data contained in this article is divided into two main parts. The first part is a descriptive analysis of all the items included in the survey and was performed using tables and figures. The second part refers to the construction of scales. Three scales were constructed and included in the dataset: 'parental acceptance and confidence in the use of technology', 'parental engagement in children's learning' and 'socioeconomic status'. The scales were created using Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) and Multi-Group Confirmatory Analysis (MG-CFA) and were adopted to evaluate their cross-cultural comparability (i.e., measurement invariance) across countries and within sub-groups. This dataset will be relevant for researchers in different fields, particularly for those interested in international comparative education

Results of the COVID-19 mental health international for the general population (COMET-G) study.

INTRODUCTION: There are few published empirical data on the effects of COVID-19 on mental health, and until now, there is no large international study. MATERIAL AND METHODS: During the COVID-19 pandemic, an online questionnaire gathered data from 55,589 participants from 40 countries (64.85% females aged 35.80 ± 13.61; 34.05% males aged 34.90±13.29 and 1.10% other aged 31.64±13.15). Distress and probable depression were identified with the use of a previously developed cut-off and algorithm respectively. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS: Descriptive statistics were calculated. Chi-square tests, multiple forward stepwise linear regression analyses and Factorial Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) tested relations among variables. RESULTS: Probable depression was detected in 17.80% and distress in 16.71%. A significant percentage reported a deterioration in mental state, family dynamics and everyday lifestyle. Persons with a history of mental disorders had higher rates of current depression (31.82% vs. 13.07%). At least half of participants were accepting (at least to a moderate degree) a non-bizarre conspiracy. The highest Relative Risk (RR) to develop depression was associated with history of Bipolar disorder and self-harm/attempts (RR = 5.88). Suicidality was not increased in persons without a history of any mental disorder. Based on these results a model was developed. CONCLUSIONS: The final model revealed multiple vulnerabilities and an interplay leading from simple anxiety to probable depression and suicidality through distress. This could be of practical utility since many of these factors are modifiable. Future research and interventions should specifically focus on them