Teaching Optional Voting from the Citizenship Education Perspective and Its Impact on High School Students in Ecuador

Janeth Carolina Alvarado Alquinga, Marco Vinicio Nugra Pachar, Janina Mariuxi Pineda Guerrero, Marta Cecilia Ibarra Freire and Yilena Montero Reyes

Seminars in Medical Writing and Education, 2024, vol. 3, 598

Abstract: This research uses the Flipped Classroom methodology with a mixed methodological approach, integrating both qualitative and quantitative methods to provide a comprehensive understanding of the investigated issue. The main objective is to train and motivate young people between the ages of 16 and 18 in the conscious exercise of optional voting. The Flipped Classroom seeks to encourage students to take a more active role in their learning, allowing theoretical knowledge acquisition to take place outside the classroom through resources such as videos, readings, and digital materials. In a second phase, inside the classroom, students engage in practical activities, debates, and reflections guided by the teacher, which strengthens their understanding and critical thinking skills. The focus is on familiarizing students with topics related to civic participation, electoral processes, and political rights, so they develop analytical skills and critical reflection on their role as voters. Practical activities in the classroom will simulate electoral processes and analyze real cases from Ecuadorian politics. The expected outcomes include improved understanding of optional voting among young people, as well as increased involvement in the electoral process. Furthermore, it is anticipated that the Flipped Classroom methodology will foster greater autonomy and responsibility in their learning, enhancing their civic education and future participation in democratic life.

Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.56294/mw2024598

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