Vision and reality of bolivarian schools: a study from its pedagogical practice

Abstract

Bolivarian schools need to adjust their teaching to the geographical, ethnic and social diversity, taking into account the students' cultural background in the constructive social interaction with its actors. Thus, thi paper is inteded to analyze the applicability of didactic directives that comply with the Bolivarian school vision, considering the ethnic, cultural and historical diversity. This is a qualitative research. Data was collected using a written record through non-participant observation. Nevertheless, the analysis of information was done following quantitative procedures. Evidence shows that there is a perceived need to improve the didactic practice in order to fulfill the Bolivarian educational ideal in the following areas: community values, regional artistic manifestations, historical processes, respect for interculturality. This situation represents an obstacle for the Bolivarian school to reach its vision of a participatory, mutiethnic, and democratic education, relevant enough for the general instruction of students with no discrimination.