Zayuna Riwiya:Una mirada etnocultural a la educación inicial arhuaca.

Abstract

This document presents the systematization of the experience of the Own and Intercultural Modality (MPIC) in the Arhuaco community of Umuriwa, Valledupar, Cesar. With an ethnocultural focus on early childhood, it explores how MPIC contributes to the preservation of ancestral knowledge and the cultural identity of the Arhuaco people within the framework of early childhood education. Through interviews, focus groups, and field observations, the analysis unfolds in three key stages: program description, experience documentation, and a critical analysis of educational practices in dialogue with modernity. The sense-making horizon of this systematization centers on strengthening cultural identity through education that integrates territory, spirituality, and ancestral knowledge. Pedagogical approaches include active family participation, particularly that of mothers, while teaching methodologies incorporate orality, rituals, and daily activities. The reflections emphasize the importance of balancing tradition and modernity to prevent cultural erosion and preserve the Arhuaco heritage. The pedagogical knowledge produced highlights the crucial role of education in community cohesion and resistance to the challenges posed by globalization