Alternativa radiofónica: una propuesta para garantizar el acceso a la educación en tiempos de pandemia*
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Horizontes Rev. Inv. Cs. Edu.
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Las problemáticas originadas a raíz de la pandemia han incidido notablemente en la educación, especialmente en cuanto a la calidad y el acceso igualitario para los sectores más vulnerables. La investigación analizó las experiencias de escuelas radiofónicas en Ecuador y su potencial para garantizar el acceso a la educación en sectores que enfrentan limitaciones de conexión a internet en tiempos de pandemia. Se trata de una investigación cualitativa que recopila datos de entrevistas aplicadas a especialistas en el tema y miembros de comunidades indígenas. Entre los resultados se destaca la relación significativa entre dificultades de acceso a la educación virtual y las condiciones históricas de injusticia. Se concluye que la alternativa radiofónica constituye una opción práctica para responder a las dificultades de acceso a la educación virtual; sin embargo, se reconoce que no es ni la única alternativa, ni la mejor puesto que implica subsanar superficialmente deficiencias del sistema.
The problems caused by the pandemic have had a significant impact on education, especially in terms of quality and equal access for the most vulnerable sectors. This research analyzed the experiences of radio schools in Ecuador and their potential to guarantee access to education in sectors that face Internet connection limitations in times of pandemic. It is a qualitative research that compiles data from interviews with specialists in the field and members of indigenous communities. The results highlight the significant relationship between difficulties of access to virtual education and historical conditions of injustice. It is concluded that the radio alternative constitutes a practical option to respond to the difficulties of access to virtual education; however, it is recognized that it is neither the only alternative, nor the best, since it implies superficially correcting deficiencies in the system.
The problems caused by the pandemic have had a significant impact on education, especially in terms of quality and equal access for the most vulnerable sectors. This research analyzed the experiences of radio schools in Ecuador and their potential to guarantee access to education in sectors that face Internet connection limitations in times of pandemic. It is a qualitative research that compiles data from interviews with specialists in the field and members of indigenous communities. The results highlight the significant relationship between difficulties of access to virtual education and historical conditions of injustice. It is concluded that the radio alternative constitutes a practical option to respond to the difficulties of access to virtual education; however, it is recognized that it is neither the only alternative, nor the best, since it implies superficially correcting deficiencies in the system.
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Vol. 6, No. 24