Pedagogical strategies to prevent school dropout among adolescents in the rural mountain region (Chimborazo, Ecuador)
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https://doi.org/10.70577/asce.v4i4.577Palabras clave:
School dropout; Rural education; Pedagogical strategies; Socioemotional support; Ecuadorian highlandsResumen
School dropout among adolescents remains a persistent problem in Ecuador, particularly in rural Andean areas, where digital divides, adverse socioeconomic conditions, and structural limitations undermine educational continuity. The aim of this study was to analyze pedagogical strategies that contribute to preventing school dropout among adolescents in rural Ecuadorian highland contexts, with a specific focus on the province of Chimborazo. To this end, a narrative literature review was conducted based on studies published between 2015 and 2025, identified through specialized scientific databases. The selection process considered methodological quality, thematic relevance, and territorial applicability, resulting in the analysis of 20 articles drawn from an initial corpus of approximately 900 documents. The findings indicate that school retention is explained by the interaction of pedagogical, socioemotional, and family–community factors. The reviewed literature shows that access to connectivity and digital resources, academic support through tutoring and active learning methodologies, and the strengthening of socioemotional skills have a positive impact on educational continuity. Likewise, family involvement and cultural relevance were identified as key elements in rural and Indigenous contexts. The study concludes that preventing school dropout requires a comprehensive approach that integrates pedagogical innovation, socioemotional support, community participation, and territorially sensitive educational policies. These findings provide contextualized evidence for the rural Ecuadorian highlands, with practical implications for the design of sustainable and culturally relevant educational strategies.
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