Impact of Investigative Pedagogical Practices on Teacher Training in Colombia

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https://doi.org/10.24310/rep.10.1.2025.20595

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Pedagogical practice, Teacher training, Education evaluation, Educational policy, Teacher supervision.

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Current policies in teacher training programs demand a restructuring of pedagogical Current Current policies in teacher training programs require a restructuring of pedagogical practices to meet the challenges of higher education. This research analyzes the experiences of trainee teachers, highlighting their contributions, achievements, and difficulties in investigative pedagogical practice, comparing them with the training received at two Colombian universities. Using a concurrent triangulation design (DITRIAC), data were collected from 150 trainee teachers, 30 tutors, 20 monitors, and 15 teachers over two years through surveys, interviews, classroom projects, and field journals. The results revealed discrepancies between the theoretical training and practical experiences, showing progress in applying pedagogical theories but challenges in implementing investigative practices due to resource limitations. The study suggests better integration between the perceptions of trainee teachers and tutor evaluations, as well as strengthening technological infrastructure and institutional support to enhance the effectiveness of educational policies.

 

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Mayerly Zulay Ruiz Torres, UDI

Psychologist with a broad academic and professional background in educational research and innovation. She holds a PhD in Educational Research and Innovation from the University of Málaga (2011-2014) and has a postdoctoral degree in Education from the University of Vigo (2018-2020). Additionally, she has multiple postgraduate degrees, including three master’s degrees in Human Resources Management, Learning Difficulties, and Clinical Psychopedagogy, obtained at the Institute of Applied Studies in Málaga between 2009 and 2011. Her academic training is complemented by a bachelor's degree in Psychology, recognized in Spain, and her original degree as a psychologist from the Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga (Colombia).

She has held various positions in the university sector, notably serving as a research professor from 2020 to 2023 at the Universidad de Investigación y Desarrollo in Colombia. She has also served as academic director at several institutions, such as the University of Santander and the Catholic University of Manizales, where she was the Director of the Research and Graduate Department from 2015 to 2018. In 2018, she also held the position of Vice-Rector for Research at Cesmag University in Colombia.

Her teaching experience includes over 3,500 hours of face-to-face classes at the undergraduate level, as well as more than 3,000 hours of teaching at the postgraduate level, both in-person and online. She has worked on research and teaching projects related to vulnerable populations and has developed critical and organizational competencies that enhance her capacity as a leader and education professional.

In terms of scientific production, she has contributed to the publication of two research books, six dissemination books, six book chapters, two high-impact articles, and the preparation of four educational booklets. Her work in educational research has focused on projects that promote social and personal development, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and professional ethics.

Moreover, she has participated in the PROFEA Project (Europe-South), an initiative aimed at developing digital competencies in the educational field during the period from 2022 to 2024. The PROFEA Project (Promotion of Agricultural Employment Project), driven by the State Public Employment Service (SEPE), focuses on improving the employability and digital skills of individuals, integrating a gender perspective to promote equal opportunities.

In the context of Europe-South, as part of the Recovery, Transformation, and Resilience Plan funded by the European Union, she has focused on training thousands of individuals over several years. Digital training is key to this project, aiming to provide skills that enable people to adapt to an increasingly digitalized and competitive job market.

Her role as a teacher in the PROFEA project has contributed to the development of digital competencies, supporting the personal and professional growth of her students, promoting digital inclusion, and improving employment opportunities in vulnerable communities.

Key skills of Mayerly Ruiz include proficiency in ICT tools, problem-solving, organizational ability, and working in interdisciplinary environments. Her empathy and personal approach reinforce her vocation as a teacher and psychologist, driven by continuous improvement and innovation in the field of education.

Liliana Patricia Restrepo Valencia, Universidad Católica de Manizales

Master's in E-Learning (2016), Bachelor's Degree in Technology and Computer Science (2010), Catholic University of Manizales. Technologist in Applied Computing, Catholic University.

She has 11 years of experience as a teaching assistant at the Catholic University of Manizales, in the Faculty of Education, in the Bachelor's Program in Technology and Computer Science. She has taught academic courses in technology and online courses using the Moodle platform. She has also served as a consultant for formative research projects and in pedagogical practice. Additionally, she has participated as an active member and representative of UCM in the Network of Educational Programs in Technology and Computer Science (Repetic) and in the Ibero-American Network of Educational Computing (Ribiecol).

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2025-06-27

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Ruiz Torres, M. Z., & Restrepo Valencia, L. P. (2025). Impact of Investigative Pedagogical Practices on Teacher Training in Colombia . Diario De Practicum, 10(1), 176–189. https://doi.org/10.24310/rep.10.1.2025.20595

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Vol. 10 No. 1 (2025): Transformation of the Practicum in the age of IAGenerativa: agents, ethics and new educational horizons

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