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Implementation of the 2012 upper secondary school curriculum in Mexico: a 21st-century framework enquiry

Journal: Revista Electrónica Educare (Vol.26, No. 1)

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Page : 1-21

Keywords : Educational reform; skills; curriculum; teachers; Mexico.;

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Abstract

Objective. This study aims to analyze how the new upper secondary school curriculum in Mexico captures 21st-century skills and teachers' perceptions of success. Method. The design of the study complies a comparison analysis between the Mexican upper secondary school curriculum and a 21st-century skills framework. Additionally, qualitative data on teachers' perceptions of success is collected through eight focus groups with 72 participants in 4 States of Mexico. Results. The findings show that the curriculum is short in strategies for the development of 21st-century skills. Moreover, although teachers welcome them, they perceive a lack of support and doubt about students' learning capabilities. Conclusions. Although Mexico has progressed in providing a 21st-century skills learning environment through the new curriculum, the educational system remains with the opportunity to offer a more suitable and adequate framework as well as support and training for teachers.

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