Pedagogical beliefs about critical reading in the classroom: between knowing and doing

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https://doi.org/10.47212/rtcAlinin.3.225.3

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critical reading, pedagogical beliefs, literacy

Abstract

The objective of this study was to identify teachers' pedagogical beliefs regarding critical reading. To do this, a methodological framework focused on the qualitative paradigm was used with a mixed design: phenomenological and ethnomethodological in order to contrast the thoughts and practices of the research subjects. Semi-structured interviews and class observations were carried out. With the information collected, a triangulation process was carried out between the categories proposed, the data generated and the authors. Theoretically, the research was based on Vygotsky (2010), Ausubel, et al. (1983), Willingham (2009, 2017), Solé (1998) and Cassany (2006) for critical reading, and in Fang (1996) and Borg (2011) for pedagogical beliefs. The results showed an inconsistency: although teachers have a fairly accurate notion of what critical reading is, this is not reflected in their pedagogical practices. It is concluded that it is necessary to update the curricula of teacher training institutions and implement continuous training plans; this responsibility falls on governments, which must formulate and execute public policies that ensure the quality of education that contribute to closing gaps.

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Author Biographies

Sila Ester Ricardo Avilez, Metropolitan University of Education, Science and Technology. Panama.

Candidate for Doctor of Education, Master in Didactics of Spanish Language and Literature. Metropolitan University of Education, Science and Technology. Panama.

Jorge Luis Barboza, Universidad Metropolitana de Educación, Ciencia y Tecnología, Panamá. Corporación Universitaria del Caribe (CECAR), Colombia.

Doctor en Educación, Magíster en Docencia para la Educación Superior, Licenciado en Letras. Docente Investigador de la Universidad Metropolitana de Educación, Ciencia y Tecnología, Panamá, y de la Corporación Universitaria del Caribe (CECAR), Colombia. Investigador Junior categorizado por Minciencias.

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Published

2025-07-17

How to Cite

Ricardo Avilez, S. E., & Barboza, J. L. (2025). Pedagogical beliefs about critical reading in the classroom: between knowing and doing. Revista Temario Científico, 5(2), 1–22. https://doi.org/10.47212/rtcAlinin.3.225.3

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