De la reorganización curricular por ciclos al currículo para la excelencia 40x40: problemas de la aplicación de la educación por ciclos en colegios distritales de Bogotá (2008- 2012)

Abstract

Beyond adhering to the discourses present within the framework of the RCC policy, this work constitutes a critical perspective on them; however, it does not aim to conduct an impact evaluation, which was recently carried out by the Institute for Educational Research and Pedagogical Development (IDEP). Framed within the research line of Curriculum and Evaluation of the Doctorate in Education at Universidad Santo Tomás, the focus of the analysis is on the organization of curricula in educational institutions, which involves political decisions made by the actors who design, adapt, or renew their Institutional Educational Projects (PEI). With the participation of actors who have experienced the process firsthand, the study seeks to question the relevance of educational public policies in relation to the reality of public schools in Bogotá, in order to formulate conclusions that may inform future policy applications. The first chapter addresses the background, challenges, and issues of the RCC. It gathers international experiences in cycle-based education, particularly in Spain, Peru, Argentina, Cuba, and Chile. The chapter is complemented by a state-of-the-art review of academic production on the subject, including journal articles, postgraduate theses, symposia, seminars, and conferences. Subsequently, the second chapter explores the theoretical foundations of the RCC, analyzing the pedagogical meaning of cycles within the school setting, based on human development as a reference. It also delves into educational policy, examining the phases of implementation of the RCC, the Common Base of Essential Learning (BCAE), and learning environments. Finally, it analyzes the distinction between public policy and educational policy, leading to the discussion on the Curriculum for Educational Excellence 40x40 and its implementation in public schools in Bogotá.