Los ecuatorianismos como elementos de la identidad cultural y social en el ámbito educativo

Abstract

This research project, "The ecuatorianismos as elements of cultural and social identity in education" was implemented with the aim of analyzing the words used in Ecuador and its application in the field of education. The study was conducted in three stages, the first being a survey with taking a sample of thirty informants, professionals and non-professionals of various ages, who were given an interview that was to analyze forty words in order to identify those who they have greater representation for the country; The second stage involved the tabulation and analysis of the results obtained after the interview applied; finally making a proposal to introduce ecuatorianismos in education as didactic elements that encourage the preservation and transmission of cultural and social identity of our country was made. Several of the words were unknown or little known, but most words being widely used, can be useful for the purposes pursued, employing them as educational tools and strengthening our cultural identity.