Teacher model: Professionalization and improvement of pedagogical and technological performance

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  • Kerly Paredes Mena Instituto Superior Tecnológico Bolivariano de Tecnología image/svg+xml
  • Jessica Patricia Salazar Menéndez Instituto Superior Tecnológico Bolivariano de Tecnología image/svg+xml
  • Letty Guicela Simancas Ordóñez Instituto Superior Tecnológico Bolivariano de Tecnología image/svg+xml

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31637/epsir-2024-1845

Keywords:

teacher professionalization, pedagogical performance, technological skills, health education, continuous training, pedagogical skills, students

Abstract

Introduction: The development of pedagogical and technological competencies in health teachers is crucial to face the challenges of contemporary education. Objective: The objective of this study is to design a pedagogical model for teachers of health coordination in Technical and Technological education, focused on improving their professional and technological performance. Methodology: The methodology included the use of surveys, interviews and direct observation to evaluate the current state of teaching competencies in the technical area. Results: The results show a lack of pedagogical preparation and digital competencies, which limits teachers’ ability to effectively guide student learning. A model was proposed based on the development of pedagogical and technological skills, continuing education and the link between teaching, medical care and society. Discussion: The discussion emphasizes the importance of teacher professionalization to ensure a comprehensive education that allows students to face the challenges of the health sector. Conclussion: It is concluded that the implementation of the proposed model can significantly improve the of Technical and Technological education, favoring teaching performance and, consequently, the success of students in the health field.

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Author Biographies

Kerly Paredes Mena, Instituto Superior Tecnológico Bolivariano de Tecnología

General Practitioner for 12 years, Higher Education Teacher with 10 years of experience, Master's Degree in Clinical Patient Safety Management and Quality in Health Care, currently studying for a PhD in Medical Education Sciences at the University of Havana, Cuba.

Jessica Patricia Salazar Menéndez, Instituto Superior Tecnológico Bolivariano de Tecnología

Bachelor in Nursing with 20 years experience in direct care, management and hospital teaching, Master in Health Management, Higher Education Teacher at the University of Guayaquil for 10 years, and 9 years currently at the Instituto Superior Bolivariano, author of several articles related to the improvement of health education, author and co-author of a chapter of a book on Ethics in medicine.

Letty Guicela Simancas Ordóñez, Instituto Superior Tecnológico Bolivariano de Tecnología

Bachelor in Nursing with 20 years of experience, Master in Public Health, 11 years of experience in Higher Education.

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2024-12-21

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Paredes Mena, K., Salazar Menéndez, J. P., & Simancas Ordóñez, L. G. (2024). Teacher model: Professionalization and improvement of pedagogical and technological performance. European Public & Social Innovation Review, 9, 1–16. https://doi.org/10.31637/epsir-2024-1845

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Vol. 9 (2024)

Section

INNOVATION IN TRAINING PROFILES FOR THE NEEDS OF LEARNERS

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