THE STATE OF RURAL EDUCATION IN TIMES OF MODERNITY: AN ANALYSIS OF PROGRESS, STAGNATION AND SETBACKS IN COLOMBIA

Abstract

Colombian rurality continues to be a topic of abundant discussion, and not for nothing, since much is said and little is done. There are numerous documents that attest to all that has been proposed to improve rural education and to contextualize educational plans and strengthen teaching resources through training and education framed in the realities of the Colombian countryside. Among some very important topics are access and coverage, educational quality, technology and modernity, educational gaps, inclusion, public policies, educational crisis, teacher training and other challenges that emerge as time goes by and the plans and projects proposed for Colombian rural education are not consolidated. Within this framework, Colombia follows the route for the creation of proposals, in fact, very tempting for improvement, but applied half-heartedly and without concrete results on what is to be remedied, reaching states of low quality, low coverage, high dropout and little promotion. This article seeks to emphasize the need to be pragmatic, organizing curricula focused on rural needs, training teachers with culture and knowledge about rurality and field work, emphasizing the need to have love and vocation for the countryside. All of the above can be summed up, if not in setbacks, then in stagnation and little progress towards a modern rurality, with quality in training and in lifestyles and quality of life.