Trends in Education Systems in the 21st Century

Abstract

This article of theoretical reflection arises from the academic space of trends and challenges of educational systems of the Doctorate in Educational Sciences of the Metropolitan University of Education, Science and Technology (UMECIT), which aims to consider the conceptual aspects of the educational trends of the XXI century in different contexts. The methodology developed was qualitative-reflexive. The main findings are focused on the explanation of the main methodologies and didactics used in Latin America, locating the actors directly involved in the educational act as promoters of the social and cultural systems of an emerging community of knowledge and own needs, generating transformations at political and governmental level in the nations. As a conclusion of this academic reflection, the educational actors of the emerging pedagogies of technological learning must be constantly immersed and integrated in the professional and academic training, since this way they will probably be able to respond to the challenges and needs of the current society and community in the different educational institutions.