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General Basic Education in Panama - Coggle Diagram
General Basic Education in Panama
Structure and Organization
Three educational cycles :check:
First cycle (Preschool to 3rd grade): cognitive, social, and motor skills development.
Second cycle (4th to 6th grade): consolidation of fundamental knowledge.
Third cycle (7th to 9th grade): academic deepening.
Complementary programs:check:
Extracurricular activities (sports, art, culture)
Support for special educational needs
Integral, free, and compulsory education:check:
Legal framework:check:
Ministry of Education regulations
Evaluación y supervisión escolar
Teaching Methodologies
Project-based learning (PBL) :check:
Integration of subjects and real-world problem solving
Use of ICT :check:
Digital platforms, educational software, online resources
Cooperative learning:check:
Teamwork and social skills
Differentiated instruction:check:
Adapting to learning styles and ability levels
Constructivism:check:
Student as knowledge builder
Docente como facilitador
Challenges in Equity and Access
Cultural and linguistic barriers :check:
Lack of instruction in indigenous languages
Poor infrastructure :check:
Shortage of classrooms, water, sanitary services
Socioeconomic factors :check:
Indirect costs, dropout, child labor
Teacher retention difficulties:check:
Lack of incentives and working conditions
Resource inequality :check:
Differences between urban and rural/indigenous schools
Innovations and Trends
CT integration and digitalization
Project-Based Learning (PBL)
Inclusive education
Socioemotional development
Gamification
Global citizenship and values education
Student Performance Evaluation
Summative assessment :check:
Exams, final projects, grading
Standardized assessments :check:
National academic performance indicators
Formative assessment:check:
Observaciones, actividades prácticas, retroalimentación continua
Comprehensive evaluation :check:
Academic and socioemotional competencies
Parental and community involvement :check:
Programs and Resources
School Feeding Program (PAE)
Textbooks and Educational Materials Program
Ongoing teacher training
ICT Program: Connect to Knowledge
Schools for All (socioemotional support)
Parent School Program
Bilingual and Multicultural Education