APLICACIÓN DE LA PEDAGOGÍA CRÍTICA EN EL AULA Y SU IMPACTO EN EL DESARROLLO DE HABILIDADES CRÍTICAS EN LOS ESTUDIANTES DE BACHILLERATO DE LA UNIDAD EDUCATIVA FISCOMISIONAL SAN CRISTÓBAL DE LA PROVINCIA DE GALÁPAGOS.

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the impact of the application of critical pedagogy on the development of critical skills in high school students at Unidad Educativa Fiscomisional San Cristóbal, in the Galápagos province. A mixed methodology was used, combining qualitative and quantitative approaches. Surveys were applied to students and teachers, semi-structured interviews were conducted with teachers, and direct classroom observation was carried out. The results showed that critical pedagogy promotes the development of reflective and autonomous thinking in students, although its implementation faces challenges such as resistance to change and lack of teacher training. It is concluded that critical pedagogy is an effective strategy to strengthen students’ critical skills, but it requires an adequate environment and continuous teacher training for its proper application.