Contribución de los fundamentos didácticos en las prácticas preprofesionales de la carrera de Educación Básica

Abstract

Abstract: This research aimed to describe the didactic foundations of the pre-professional practices carried out by students in the Basic Education program at the Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja (UTPL). The study focused on a documentary analysis of micro-curricular lesson plans prepared during Practicum 2. An intentional sampling method was applied to select plans corresponding to the curricular areas established in the 2016 National Curriculum. Data collection was conducted using a structured documentary review guide. Content analysis was employed to interpret the data, incorporating initial coding and categorization to identify patterns and assess their coherence with curricular guidelines. The findings indicate that didactic foundations play a significant role in the pedagogical structuring of pre-professional practices. However, their full integration remains a challenge. This research contributes to initial teacher training by highlighting the need to strengthen didactic grounding in pre-professional planning, thus promoting a stronger connection between educational theory and teaching practice.