Gabriela Pérez
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After a rigorous process of evaluation and analysis by the International Institute for Quality Assurance (IAC-Cinda), the Early Childhood Education and Primary Education specialisations received re-accreditation for a period of five years, until May 2026.
"Accreditation implies a continuous reflective and critical process of our educational work, how we work and what we need to implement improvements in the careers in a permanent way, and to keep us updated in the demands and training requirements of educators," says Diana Revilla, dean of the Faculty of Education.
Dean of the Faculty of Education
Our Faculty of Education assumes this accreditation process as a mechanism to ensure, externally, the quality of the education provided in its various specialities. Mag. Revilla points out that this is a recognition of the quality of the education we provide to our own students, graduates, teachers, administrative staff, employers and the educational community in general.
"Obtaining this re-accreditation is relevant and transcends the scope of the University, as it is the recognition of the degree in the eyes of society, as well as the prestige of our Faculty of Education, whose mission is to train educators with a solid ethical, democratic and value-oriented basis, which contribute to the quality of education in the country," says Lileya Manrique, Director of Studies at the Faculty of Education.
Director of Early Childhood Education
This is the third accreditation process of both specialties with IAC-Cinda. On 15 July, the entity analysed the report prepared by the Technical Committee of Education, in charge of the review, on the basis of the self-evaluation and peer evaluation reports, and identified strengths and areas for improvement.
Thus, on 8 September, the dean received the letter of accreditation agreements, and the decision to accredit the Early Childhood Education and Primary Education programmes was announced. These agreements adopted during the recent session of the Academic Council of the IAC-Cinda reflect the pronouncement of the council and summarise the main observations of the institute.
"Re-accreditation impacts our work with early childhood because it represents a challenge to ensure the training of innovative teachers, knowledgeable about the reality that children and their families live, facing problems with creativity and a critical eye to propose solutions to complex problems," says Carmen Sandoval, director of the Early Childhood Education Specialty.
Sylvana Valdivia, director of the Specialisation in Primary Education, says: "This achievement has been the result of the committed participation of teachers, students, administrative staff, graduates and employers throughout the evaluation process. In particular, it is worth highlighting the enthusiasm of the students, who have recognised the relevance of re-accreditation for the recognition of the course in society".
Both specialisations have been re-accredited for a period of five years, which ends on 31 May 2026. It should be noted that the Secondary Education specialisation did not apply for this process, as it is not yet eligible.
"This accreditation puts us in a showcase to achieve partnerships with other institutions, and thus provide the opportunity to mobilise students, graduates and teachers in academic exchange activities, internships, research, innovation projects, joint work, national and international presence," concluded the dean of Education.
Director of the Speciality of Primary Education