INTEGRATION OF THE SALESIAN CHARISM INTO THE MICROCURRICULAR LEVEL OF TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Abstract

In the face of a scenario of structural exclusion that shapes educational processes, the teaching work in the rural areas of Arauca is explored under the tensions and opportunities of the PDET. In this same vein, its general objective focuses on: Analyze the phenomenal reality of teaching activities in the rural areas of Saravena, Arauca, considering the tensions and opportunities that arise within the framework of the Territorial Approach Development Programs (PDET) in the campuses of the “La Pava” Educational Center in the Municipality of Saravena, Department of Arauca. Assuming that the rural teacher transcends their pedagogical work, they are recognized as playing an essential role in the social, cultural, and political spheres, directly influencing community cohesion, the strengthening of citizenship, and the reconstruction of the social fabric. From a qualitative approach grounded in the territorial context, it is also directly linked to the interpretative paradigm, using the hermeneutic phenomenological method, specifically aimed at understanding the lived experiences of the subjects under study. The key informants were five (5) teachers who have experienced armed conflict, including two (2) men and three (3) women. Likewise, it is noted that the data collection techniques and instruments used were: direct and/or participant observation, in-depth interviews, the record notebook, and the interview guide. It is concluded that teachers in rural schools, marked by significant structural challenges, not only impart knowledge but also take on transformative roles as facilitators of resilience processes and community development. Therefore, it is important to analyze their experiences, while also designing educational policies that value and support rural teachers, ensuring them dignified conditions and recognizing their transformative role in complex and challenging territories.