Symposia

Coordinator:

Johanna Patricia Bustamante Torres
Central University of Ecuador

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Presentations

1. Demand for professionals in Educational Psychology in the country

Ana Cano
Central University of Ecuador

2. Strengthening of the graduate profile of Educational Psychology

Johanna Bustamante
Central University of Ecuador

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Abstract

The objective of this study was to determine the demand of professional training in Educational Psychology in Ecuador, by identifying the specific skills required by professionals in Educational Psychology in the country. It was theorized based on the need and demand of the Ecuadorian state for the training of professionals in Educational Psychology as a response to the problems of the different contexts and levels within the national education system. The research approach was quantitative, documentary and descriptiv. An instrument was specifically designed for this study. Its validation involved expert judgment and reliability analyses. 244 Educational Psychology graduated from the Central University of Ecuador were evaluated. The results suggested a need for improving the students’ training and strengthening the Educational Psychology curriculum, particularly in promoting and preventing good practices, skills in counselling and research.

Keywords:educational psychology, professional training, demands