The Surnames of Education

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Contemporary education requires the development of competencies that enable individuals to interpret complex challenges, make informed decisions, and act responsibly in diverse contexts. Fifteen interconnected educational fields are examined, including science, financial, citizenship, environmental, legal, digital, and social-emotional education, as well as education for peace and coexistence, health and self-care, interculturality, artificial intelligence, the psychology of learning, mental health, inclusion, and lifelong learning. From an interdisciplinary perspective, the analysis addresses fundamental concepts, emerging challenges, institutional tensions, and opportunities for educational intervention, considering the social and organizational conditions that influence their implementation. Particular attention is given to evidence evaluation, autonomy in digital environments and automated systems, civic participation, recognition of rights, responsiveness to diversity, and responsibility for the consequences of individual and collective decisions. Conceptual discussions are complemented by case studies, analytical questions, and pedagogical applications designed to support critical reflection, instructional planning, and the continuous improvement of educational practices. These approaches are presented as practical resources for educational deliberation rather than as empirical demonstrations of effectiveness. The integration of different educational perspectives facilitates both specialized analysis and interdisciplinary connections among related fields. Ultimately, the development of educational competencies is understood as a continuous process requiring theoretical knowledge, meaningful opportunities for practical application, institutional support, systematic evaluation, and a willingness to reconsider established assumptions in light of new evidence.

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Book title

The Surnames of Education

Authors

Verenice Sánchez Castillo, Edixon Chacón Guerrero, Rolando Eslava-Zapata, Leonardo Javier Caraballo, Libardo Ramón Polanía, Nadia Viviana Parra Joven, Michelle Calderón Ortega, Jerson Ortega Bonfante, Naun Oseas Onofre Mendoza, Glenda Yamileth Trejo Magaña, Rómulo Esteban Montilla, Yorkys Santana González, Carlos Alberto Gómez Cano, Carlos Jesús Canova Barrios, Garis Debora Noe, Alfredo Javier Pérez Gamboa, Analía Ortigoza, Ana María Chaves Cano, Erika Silvia Stolino, Rubén González Vallejo, Ginna Tovar Cardozo

DOI

https://doi.org/10.62486/978-9915-9928-4-6

Publisher

South American Publishing

Imprint

South American Publishing

ISBN

978-9915-9928-4-6 (eBook, Spanish)
978-9915-9928-5-3 (Softcover, Spanish)

Published

2026-10-08

Language

Spanish

Edition number

1

Publication type

monograph

Subject area

Social Sciences & Humanities

BISAC

EDU040000 (Primary)
EDU039000
EDU009000
EDU048000

THEMA

JNA
JNV
JNC

License

Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International

Copyright

© 2026 The Authors