University Extension and the role of the teacher in integrated substantive processes: an essential analysis
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integration, substantive university processes, teaching perspective, research, educational quality, teacher training, innovation, university outreachAbstract
Introduction: The study analyses the importance of integrating teaching, research and university extension for educational quality, from the teaching perspective. Methodology: A documentary review of relevant publications on the subject was carried out in order to identify barriers, benefits and strategies for higher education linked to social development and the comprehensive training of students. Results: The analysis highlights the importance of managing these processes in an integrative way, overcoming the traditional disconnection between teaching, research and extension. Teacher training is key to integrating these processes effectively. Conclusions: In Latin America, challenges related to the integration of university extension into academic training persist. Many teachers still do not recognise its relevance as a substantive process that can contribute to teaching and research.
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