Análisis de la gestión de innovación y desarrollo profesional de docentes universitarios en instituciones de educación superior públicas del Ecuador, categoría B año 2020

Abstract

Abstract: Currently the public universities of Ecuador, category "B", present a series of shortcomings, this is accentuated mainly in the lack of preparation and innovation in its teaching staff, which was evidenced in the evaluation process of the HEIs of Ecuador, mandate Constituent No. 14, issued by the Constituent Assembly of 2008. The objective of the research was to analyze the management of innovation and professional development of teachers. 286 teachers participated in the use of the online survey and the results obtained are that 54% of the teachers do not consider their university more innovative than others, 42% indicate that the university does not dedicate significant human, financial and material resources to the section on innovation and 51% consider that the university does not systematically take advantage of suggestions about innovation. In conclusion, to improve the professional development of teachers, there must be greater support from the authorities, allocating resources to innovation and teacher training. In addition, the participation and commitment of teachers in these actions is essential.