Potential change in human capacities of teachers of basic education in the socio-educational region of Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas, Mexico

Abstract

The research presented was developed within the field of regional studies with a transdisciplinary vision. It aimed to deconstruct together with the participants, the regional human capacities of the teachers of basic education, in our thought processes between theory and practice, where the structural conditions were considered, in macro and micro regional levels, with the scope of identifying the potential for change in our teaching praxis as an action for our students, who make up the social fabric of Tuxtla Gutierrez. From a socio-critical perspective the critical theory with philosophical foundation of the school of Frankfurt with an epistemological position based on constructionism through the narrow subject-object relationship was taken as vanishing point or core. Finally, action research methodology was used through various techniques and instruments. The results were concentrated in categories that facilitated the discussion: first, with the potential for change, which acquired significance by developing skills of reflection and awareness of teachers; then the human capacities of teachers, where capacities to love, self-esteem and commitment were stood out as the base of others. Later, teacher reflection was described based on the conception of personal benefit to collective benefit. Finally, the projection of the teaching activity within the relationship between region and student was discussed. It was concluded that human capabilities and the potential for change, deconstructed at the same time with participating teachers were the answer to the research process in a given time and space, as teaching possibilities towards the desired regional socio-educative transformation.