CRITICAL REFLECTION OF THE TEACHING ROLE IN THE DIGITAL ERA: PEDAGOGICAL IMAGINARIES TO FACE CURRENT CHALLENGES IN EDUCATION.

Abstract

This essay aims to present a critical reflection on the teaching role in the digital era, considering as a main aspect the development of new pedagogical imaginaries. Namely, didactic and innovative environments and activities that seek to transform education into meaningful learning and address current challenges in the educational field. It is important to highlight that the current educational practices in Colombia do not achieve the level of digital skills development required for consolidating the different competences of basic education, as a responding strategy to the demands of the knowledge society. The methodology is based on a critical reflection of the teaching practice within the classroom and the implementation of teaching - learning processes. This indicates a lack of proper use of technological resources which could promote autonomy and emancipation in knowledge construction, as well as a lack of competences for thinking, socializing and interpretation. These findings lead to conclude that teaching practices still rely on outdated didactics that fail to address the interests and needs of the students, resulting in demotivation and irresponsible consumption. Therefore, it is argued that teachers remain confined to disciplinary knowledge, without embracing technological tools to advance their pedagogical processes and promote innovative educational proposals.