The human condition of the teacher: A key factor in 21st century education

Abstract

 The human condition, understood as that intricate sum of intellectual, emotional and social characteristics that, together with the physical ones, define the human species; Since ancient times it has been subject to constant evolution as a consequence of educational processes and human interaction, as well as multiple events in the environment in which the individual develops. Various philosophical approaches have emerged in search of explaining the relationship between the human condition of teachers. This article attempts to offer a vision of the different traditional philosophies regarding the human condition and how they influence the training of teachers in the face of the 21st century education paradigms, which require a change in roles; considering that they must guide students in their teaching and learning process, and empower them to face the challenges of this century and in a world in continuous evolution.