Challenges and Advances in the Implementation of Inclusive Pedagogical Projects in Ecuador

Abstract

To achieve true educational inclusion, it is not enough to implement public policies; it is essential to deploy strategies that foster an inclusive culture, eliminate existing barriers and promote the active participation of the educational community to eradicate discriminatory and exclusionary practices that hinder these objectives. From this perspective, the main purpose of this study was to analyze the strategies implemented to stimulate the active participation of students with functional diversity in inclusive curricular pedagogical projects. A descriptive methodology with a mixed approach was adopted, which allowed collecting information on the inclusive strategies applied in different educational institutions in the city of Guayaquil, province of Guayas. The study population consisted of teachers and students, who were interviewed and surveyed, respectively. The findings indicated that, in most cases, strategies have focused on teacher training in inclusion, with the aim of providing educators with tools that allow them to adapt their teaching methods and techniques to promote the learning and support processes of students with functional diversity. Likewise, a significant use of available technological resources was identified to facilitate the active participation of these students. In conclusion, the importance of continuing to promote the implementation of these strategies in educational institutions is highlighted, in order to strengthen inclusion processes and guarantee equitable education for all.