¿Cuántos de ustedes tienen una mamá o una abuela que haya sido maestra de una escuela? ¿Cuántos de ustedes son maestros o tienen un amigo que es maestro de una escuela hoy en día? ¿Cuántos de ustedes quisieran que sus hijos se conviertan en maestros? … [Lee más...] about Enseñanza para el siglo XXI: ¿Cómo atraer, preparar y seleccionar docentes efectivos?
Colombia
Investing in the future of the Pacific Alliance: its youth
Written by: Emiliana Vegas Education is a high-priority issue for the Pacific Alliance. The heads of state of the member countries —Colombia, Chile, Mexico and Peru — have recognized that investing in education is key to consolidate this platform and work toward the development of their economies. With this conviction in mind, a dialogue has been initiated between these … [Lee más...] about Investing in the future of the Pacific Alliance: its youth
La profesión docente: ¿por qué no atrae a los mejores?*
Todos guardamos el recuerdo de algún maestro especial. Ese que nos ayudó a darles una mirada distinta a las matemáticas, el que nos hablaba de héroes y batallas, el que nos narraba cuentos fabulosos, el que nos dio una lección que aún guardamos con aprecio. Últimamente me pasa que cada vez que toco este tema con algún colega o amigo es inevitable que surja un … [Lee más...] about La profesión docente: ¿por qué no atrae a los mejores?*
The teaching profession: Why doesn’t it attract the best?*
We all keep the memory of a special teacher. One who helped us look at mathematics in a different way or who told us fabulous stories of heroes and battles. That teacher who taught us a lesson we wouldn’t forget. Every time I talk about this subject with a colleague or friend it is common to hear a comment like "what a shame, we no longer have teachers like that." … [Lee más...] about The teaching profession: Why doesn’t it attract the best?*
Colombia plans to become “the most educated”
Yesterday, Colombia celebrated the Day of Education Excellence or "E Day". Throughout the day, public and private education institutions got to know and discussed the results of the "Synthetic Index of Education Quality", a comprehensive measurement of the performance of public and private schools produced by the Ministry of National Education (MEN) and the Colombian Institute … [Lee más...] about Colombia plans to become “the most educated”
