Competencias profesionales en la Educación Inicial y su vínculo con la vocación y la formación ética

Abstract

Abstract: The main objective of this research was to analyze the relationship between professional competencies in early childhood education and their connection with teaching vocation and ethical training. The prioritized curriculum framework of Ecuador supports the teaching learning process. The study was conducted using a mixed-methods approach, strengthening the descriptive analysis and the educational context through the use of the main research techniques like: surveys, interviews, and data triangulation. The sample consisted of ten Early Childhood Education teachers from educational institutions in Pindal Canton of Loja Province. The findings revealed favorable results, highlighting the development of communication, socio-emotional, ethical, and pedagogical innovation skills. Therefore, the proposed intervention, aimed at children aged 3 to 5 years, seeks to strengthen digital and logical-mathematical skills through the use of creative, dynamic, and playful resources. This approach reinforces learning by emphasizing play, active participation, and innovative activities as its main strategies, according to the needs of the Early Childhood Education Center.