INCLUSION OF CULTURAL DIVERSITY IN RURAL EDUCATION: PEDAGOGICAL CHALLENGES

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Rural education has been one of the Colombian State's main concerns, as expressed through government agencies, especially the Ministry of National Education, which has developed policies aimed at building a more inclusive and equitable society, where the country's cultural diversity is integrated into the education system in rural areas. The objective of this review article is to analyze how cultural diversity has been incorporated into rural education. To this end, a systematic search for articles related to the topic was conducted, selecting four from the last five years. The methodology employed was a documentary review, in which the articles were described, highlighting their most relevant aspects, such as the author, article title, objective, approach, and conclusions reached. Based on these elements, a critical analysis of the perspectives of each author was conducted. It was concluded that, despite the policies implemented to accept cultural diversity in rural education, much remains to be done, as cultural divisions persist that have affected the Colombian population, especially those in rural areas. These divisions must be addressed through inclusive education focused on the preservation and integration of cultural diversity as part of the educational process.