Integration of English and Informatics in Agronomic Education and Its Impact on Educational Quality
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https://doi.org/10.70577/asce.v4i4.502Keywords:
Educational Synergy, English For Specific Purposes, Digital Literacy, Agricultural Education, Employability, Integrative Curriculum.Abstract
In the context of digital transformation and the internationalization of higher education, the present study analyzes the mastery of the English language and computer competencies as a decisive turning point in the training of agricultural professionals.
Objective: To determine the relationship between the English language and computer science in agronomist training and to examine how this interaction influences educational quality, curricular relevance, and professional employability within the Ecuadorian context.
Method: A systematic review was conducted following the PRISMA 2020 protocol and complemented with bibliometric analyses using Litmaps and VOSviewer. The final corpus consisted of 86 articles indexed in Scopus and published between 2015 and 2025, grouped into three analytical categories: Competence Synergy, AgriTech Education, and English for Specific Purposes.
Results: The bibliographic maps reveal a growing body of research on technological and linguistic integration, although still fragmented across Latin America. The findings indicate a shift from digital literacy initiatives toward interdisciplinary approaches that integrate technical English with computational tools applied to agricultural education. However, co-authorship networks show limited regional collaboration and weak institutional articulation, constraining the consolidation of this emerging research field.
Conclusion: The integration of English and computer science is becoming a core competence within the professional profile of agronomists. Embedding this convergence into the curriculum could enhance the competitiveness, innovation, and sustainability of Ecuador’s agri-food sector. It is therefore recommended to advance toward integrative pedagogical models centered on digital and communicative competencies that foster the internationalization of knowledge and facilitate the transition to Agriculture 4.0.
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