ECA Chair: Fostering Critical and Collective Thinking through Cultural and Artistic Manifestations

Cátedra ECA: Fomento del Pensamiento Crítico y Colectivo a través de Manifestaciones Culturales y Artísticas

Abstract

This work evaluates the impact of implementing cultural and artistic expressions to promote observation and the development of critical and collective thinking in the subject of Cultural and Artistic Education (ECA) in Ecuador. Theoretical references were analyzed and teaching methodologies were characterized. The methodology employed was based on a qualitative exploratory approach, analyzing high-impact articles. The artistic and cultural evolution in countries such as Mexico, Spain, and Chile was examined using data from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), establishing comparisons with Ecuador. A triangulation of the fundamental axes of art was presented: theory, practice, and sociocultural context. The results indicate that, although Ecuador faces challenges in implementing ECA, efforts are being made to improve the situation. It is concluded that the acceptance of the subject has encountered difficulties in Ecuador, but initiatives are being implemented to address them. As added value, various recommendations are offered for continuous improvement in this area, emphasizing the importance of harmoniously integrating the three axes of art in Ecuadorian education.