COMPETENCIES FOR TEACHERS IN RURAL CONTEXTS OF COLOMBIA

Authors

  • Jorge Octavio Moreno Moreno
  • Edith Tatiana Pongutá

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56219/dialctica.v3i29.5766

Keywords:

Digital competencies, rural education, digital divide, teacher training, educational public policy

Abstract

This study analyzed the state of digital competencies of teachers working in rural contexts in Colombia, examining the structural and pedagogical challenges that condition their development. The research aimed to argue that overcoming digital educational inequity in rurality transcends the mere provision of equipment. It was demonstrated that the persistent digital divide, in its dimensions of access and use, acts as a fundamental barrier. Centralized teacher training models were criticized for their ineffectiveness in responding to local realities, proposing situated and collaborative approaches instead. The analysis delved into the need to evolve from an instrumental use of technology towards a critical digital pedagogy that empowers teachers and students as creators of relevant content. It was established that communities of practice are key catalysts for innovation and mutual support. Finally, it was concluded that isolated initiatives are insufficient and that a framework of comprehensive, sustainable, and territorially-focused public policies is required to build an ecosystem that ensures a true digital transformation, considering it an imperative for social justice and equity in the country.

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Author Biographies

Jorge Octavio Moreno Moreno

Instituto Pedagógico Rural

“Gervasio Rubio” (IPRGR)

VENEZUELA

Edith Tatiana Pongutá

Doctorado en Educación

Instituto Pedagógico Rural

“Gervasio Rubio” (IPRGR)

VENEZUELA

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Published

2026-07-05

How to Cite

Jorge Octavio Moreno Moreno, & Edith Tatiana Pongutá. (2026). COMPETENCIES FOR TEACHERS IN RURAL CONTEXTS OF COLOMBIA. DIALÉCTICA, 3(29). https://doi.org/10.56219/dialctica.v3i29.5766

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