Practice in Research Lines and its Importance for University Education

Abstract

The Research Lines belonging to the National Experimental University “Simón Rodríguez” (UNESR), Núcleo Valera, Trujillo, Venezuela state correspond to an area of ​​extensive knowledge, related to a topic of interest, constituted by the effort of a group of teachers, who are inclined to investigate associated issues, build knowledge, conceptual and even methodological topics. The purpose of this article is to interpret the research competencies of the advanced education student in the Research Lines as spaces for articulation, around the thematic axes of research projects, individual or collective. Methodologically, the information is based on the Interpretive Paradigm, adopting the Qualitative Approach, with the application of Interviews in Depth, addressed to four (4) Key informants belonging to four Research Lines of the UNESR, Nucleus Valera. Said Research Lines recognized by the following acronyms: Strengthening Initial Education (LinFEI); Management and Technology (LinGERTEC); Poverty Research Center (CEDIPEPO); Language and Literature and Art (ILLA). As a result, it was observed that the Investigative Competences arise after the process of understanding, reflection, intuition, creativity acquired in the Research Lines; Likewise, the evidence conclusively was the essence of the study and the activities of the Research Lines where they should enable a cooperative work, based on the episteme, articulated with the psychological, affective, cultural, scientific, ethical, environmental and sustainable aspects in the time.