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

Abstract

Abstract: The objective of this study was to analyze the relationship between professional competencies, a calling to teaching, and ethical training within the framework of Ecuador s prioritized curriculum, with the aim of guiding the design of an innovative pedagogical approach for the classroom. The study employed a mixed-methods approach with a descriptive scope, using a non-experimental, cross-sectional design, and involved a sample of 10 teachers selected through non-probabilistic sampling. The findings reveal a high perceived level of the professional competencies assessed. Among these, the dimensions of digital skills (78.2%) and pedagogical and didactic innovation (94.7%) received the lowest ratings; therefore, they were prioritized as areas for improvement, requiring a greater emphasis on the use of technology and the implementation of innovative strategies in early childhood education. A moderate positive relationship was identified between vocation, personal development, and ethical training; however, it is necessary to continuously improve teachers digital competencies and pedagogical innovation. Therefore, the Innovakids proposal was developed as a flexible and relevant approach to strengthen pedagogical practice in early childhood education.