Interculturalidad en educación superior: experiencia en educación inicial en La Araucanía, Chile

Abstract

The objective of the article is to present results of the experience developed in the processes of initial teacher training. The methodology consisted in the systematization of such experiences. This way, the article aims to be a contribution to strengthen the teaching processes of nursery educators. The problem relates to the fact that the schooling of indigenous children has been historically carried out following Western monocultural contents and educational purposes. The investigation maintains that in the indigenous Mapuche families and communities present in Chile, there is knowledge associated with socio-cultural practices, which would allow supporting a Nursery Education, from an intercultural educational approach, with an epistemic basis in the social memory of parents and sages. The main results reveal key themes in the training, regarding knowledge for intercultural education for children under six years, strengthening communication and work with family and community