Enfoque Conectivista e Intercultural en Ambientes Bilingües de Aprendizaje para Superar Barreras Lingüísticas entre Líderes Sociales Rurales

Abstract

Abstract This research addressed the design of a bilingual (Spanish – English) instructional guide for rural social leaders, integrating the connectivism and intercultural approaches with the goal of overcoming language barriers and facilitating their participation in global networks of knowledge and cooperation. The study was grounded in the issue of educational exclusion affecting these communities, where factors such as geographic isolation, lack of technological resources, and cultural differences limit access to relevant learning opportunities. The research specifically focused on how these leaders could develop intercultural communicative competencies that would enable them to expand their social impact beyond their local contexts. To achieve this objective, a qualitative methodology was implemented, based on document analysis and a literature review of successful pedagogical experiences in similar contexts. The process included identifying training needs through thematic coding techniques, as well as designing adaptable pedagogical strategies using the ADDIE model. The resulting guide proposes an approach that combines situated learning, accessible digital resources, and collaborative methodologies, all grounded in the principles of connectivism and intercultural education. In conclusion, the study demonstrates that this type of educational intervention can become a powerful mechanism for social inclusion when designed from and for the specific contexts of rural communities.