Abstract
Economic crises and the progressive loss of social prestige in the teaching profession have made it increasingly difficult to recruit talented professionals in the educational field. This reality, coupled with mass migration in Latin America, affects not only our work as researchers and professionals but also how we conceptualize our roles in educational research. This phenomenon continuously challenges us, both individually and collectively. In this context, a crucial question arises: What factors and dynamics can strengthen critical pedagogical practice to reduce early career abandonment or failure in the teaching profession? Our study examines the progression model of teaching competencies from a curricular, evaluative, and didactic perspective at an international level, integrating theories of governance, university social responsibility, and contemporary educational strategies. Furthermore, we analyze critical pedagogical practice, educational technologies, and collaborative processes in Mexican universities, with a special focus on the challenges of globalization, cultural diversity, and public policies in southeastern Mexico as key elements for social and educational transformation. This analysis is framed within the mission of the postdoctoral project. Through a qualitative methodology based on action research and grounded theory, this case study is situated in a summer course. It explores the impact of teaching practice and the relationship between various methodological approaches in knowledge construction through experience, fostering critical and reflective teaching. Finally, improvement proposals for higher education are presented, aiming to strengthen teaching identity through art and science.
Presenters
Rodolfo Jiménez LeónPostdoctoral Fellow, Facultad de Educación, Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, Yucatán, Mexico
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Presentation Type
Theme
2025 Special Focus—Oceanic Journeys: Multicultural Approaches in the Humanities
KEYWORDS
Higher education, Critical pedagogical practice, Teaching competencies, Action research
