Teacher Professional Development and Distance Education. An Experience From South-South Cooperation

Authors

  • Marcela Peña-Ruz Universidad de Chile

Abstract

The following article aims to present the project "Exchange of Pedagogical Experiences Between El Salvador and Chile to Strengthen Citizen Education and Democratic Coexistence", developed by the University of Chile through the Continuing Education Program for Teaching (PEC) of the Faculty of Philosophy and Humanities, during the years 2017 to 2019, within the framework of the South-South cooperation policy promoted by the government of Chile through Chile Fund. The article includes a general background section, development of experience section and challenges from continuing education for teachers and actors in the educational system.

Keywords:

Teacher professional development, teacher education, continuig teacher education, distance education for teachers, citizen education, South-South cooperation

Author Biography

Marcela Peña-Ruz, Universidad de Chile

Coordinator of the Nucleus "Educational Leadership and Management", at Saberes Docentes Center, Faculty of Philosophy and Humanities, University of Chile; Master in Education.