In a meeting with the National Association of University Private (ANICUP) met through some very clear statements, the problem of the institutes and colleges universities that offer short courses and specializations including often not taught in traditional university. I can not comment on the efficiency of these institutions. I imagine that as in all education sectors will be qualitative differences between the best schools and those who do not provide adequate quality. This, as in the sector groups, is due to a lack of control of resources and excessive bureaucratization of the permits to operate. Do not confuse impediment, operational controls. It is possible that there is no automated system that allows academic networks, for example, the easy transfer of students between these institutes.
Moreover, the pedagogical use of modern information technologies and communication is heavily regulated by the state. Apparently, and this does not leave most of our universities, neither the state nor the academy have internalized the fact that both content knowledge and methodology for transmission has changed dramatically over the past 30 years. Since knowledge can not be totally focused on the teacher and it has a captive audience. By contrast, stimulating the curiosity of students and their conversion into an active agent are now learning to develop virtues.
I always believed in the need to create institutions and modern sprints. Unfortunately this administration has done is to transform public institutions Bolivarian universities massive, unwieldy and of poor quality.
To achieve development and poverty reduction there is no doubt that the most important factor is the quality of education. Economic growth alone does not guarantee success. In a recent book by Andrew Oppenhaimer on education systems in several countries, a conclusion is that the level of teacher competence is more important to resize the number of students per classroom. Instruction in math and science is vital, which does not mean that humanity should no longer be an important factor in comprehensive training.
The colleges sector has to be rescued from abandonment to which he has subjected the state. Must participate in discussions on the reform of higher education. Must occupy an important space where modern education is offered to our students, these institutes will come prepared with recognition public careers have taken useful for national development.
Finally, I have two comments: 1. The education sector is one. The separation between public and private sectors is artificial. Education is a public act regardless of who dispense. There should be no odious distinction or separation. 2. The other has to do with the Higher Education Act. I think there is still much to delve into the shortcomings and successes of our system of higher education before preparing and proposing a law. Refer the reader to my article last week that includes many questions still unanswered. The law must be the servant of the target. No adequate legislation until all the goals of higher education in Venezuela are clearly defined. Alberto_quiros@intercon.net.ve
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