Challenges, Opportunities, and Analysis of Continuing Education in Technical High School Teachers

Abstract

The teaching process is experiencing a constant decrease in its effectiveness, leading to an urgent need to explore more significant pedagogical approaches aligned with the evolving demands of society. This article focused on the technical baccalaureate program at the Fiscal Educational Unit Manuel Inocencio Parrales and Guale in Jipijapa, Ecuador, analyzing the influence of continuous training on teaching performance through a qualitative-descriptive approach. The results reveal a lack of continuous training among the teaching staff, highlighting a fundamental challenge that impacts the comprehensive development of students and the overall educational quality. Teacher improvement is essential to fulfill the teaching role, not only meeting the basic needs of students but also contributing to their full realization and providing essential skills. Although the literature supports the importance of continuous training, the absence of programs in Ecuadorian technical baccalaureate education underscores the urgency of interventions to raise educational standards. This article proposed a continuous training program as a measure to enhance educational quality, in line with Educational Reform and contemporary demands. The research analyzed the impact of continuous training on teaching performance at the mentioned Educational Unit.