Percepciones, conocimientos y práctica de los docentes de la Unidad Educativa Fiscal “31 de Octubre” del Cantón Samborondón respecto a la diversidad en el ámbito educativo

Abstract

This research paper describes the perceptions, knowledge and practices of thirty teachers, with respect to diversity in the educational field, who were selected through non-probabilistic sampling at convenience. There was the opening of the Unidad Educativa Fiscal “31 de Octubre”, a qualitative methodology was used, applying a semi-structured interview of eight questions, as a data collection instrument; The responses were organized through the QDA MINER qualitative data software, which allowed the data triangulation process to be carried out, that is, the comparison of the information of the teachers interviewed. It is concluded that the continuous training of teachers about diversity applied in the school environment is necessary, because despite having a professional preparation, some teachers do not develop a plan adapted to the educational needs detected. Showing the importance of raising awareness of the true concept of inclusion, for which it is essential to be in a constant renewal of knowledge, attending graduates, workshops, congresses, fourth level studies, aimed at improving educational quality