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The human side of university education: empathy in the classroom

Del 23 al 25 de junio de 2025

Face-to-face modality
12 hours: 9 contact hours and 3 hours of autonomous work

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Course

About this course

This workshop is designed to help faculty members at the University of Azuay strengthen their pedagogical skills by integrating educational innovation and socio-emotional development into their teaching practices. In a constantly evolving academic environment, these elements are essential to ensuring quality, inclusive education that is consistent with contemporary challenges.

The workshop approach combines theory and practice, fostering a space for dialogue and collaborative development. Upon completion, participants will have concrete tools to transform their classrooms into more dynamic, humane environments adapted to current needs.

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Objectives

To develop teachers' comprehensive understanding of social-emotional competencies and strategically integrate them into their academic practice.

Specific objectives

  • Understand socio-emotional competencies and recognize the key competencies needed in the university setting.
  • To assess how socioemotional competencies influence the well-being and academic performance of students and other members of the university community.
  • Establish key competencies for teaching practice, identifying specific strategies and practices.
ODS

Sustainable development goals

Quality education

Quality education

Methodology

Active methodology based on a flipped classroom and teamwork: Participants learn content outside the classroom and apply it in class through practical, collaborative activities that foster critical thinking and cooperation.

Duration

Duration

Duration

12 hours: 9 contact hours and 3 hours of autonomous work

Opening hours

June 23-25, 09:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Claudio Malo Auditorium

Mode

In‑person

Teachers)

Teachers)

Ximena Vélez Calvo

Ximena Vélez Calvo

Instructor

PhD in the Cognitive Neuroscience and Education Program

Juan Adrián Gutiérrez

Juan Adrián Gutiérrez

Instructor

Clinical psychologist - Psychotherapist

Content

Content

  • Day 1

    23 June

  • Day 2

    24 June

  • Day 3

    25 June

Socio-emotional skills and their impact on people's lives

  • Neurophysiological account.
  • Types of socio-emotional skills.
  • Emotions and skills.
  • Violence in the classroom.
  • Definition of competencies.

Socio-emotional skills, understanding their nature and applying them in the classroom

  • The Relevance of Socio-Emotional Competencies in University Education.
  • Personal and professional development of students.
  • Strategies for the Integration of Socio-Emotional Competencies in the University Classroom.

Curriculum recommendations, how to address them.

  • Types of curriculum recommendations for students.
  • Tools to address these recommendations in the classroom.
  • Emotional regulation techniques in academic contexts.

Recipients

Recipients

Intended for teaching staff at the University of Azuay.

Date

Dates

Del 23 al 25 de junio de 2025

Investment

Investment

UDA Teachers

$ Free

Permanent teacher training program

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Certificates

Certificates

Once the activities and requirements for the development of the course have been fulfilled, the participants will receive the Certificate of Participation, based on what is established in the Regulations of the Department of Continuing Education, that is, that the participant obtains a minimum of 80% attendance at the face-to-face or synchronous classes.

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