ISSN-L: 0798-1015   •   eISSN: 2739-0071 (En línea)

Vol. 44 (Nº 09) Año 2023. Nov-Dic • Art. 4

Recibido/Received: 29/09/2023 • Aprobado/Approuved: 10/10/2023 • Publicado/Published: 30/11/2023
DOI: 10.48082/espacios-a23v44n09p04

Percepciones de estudiantes y profesores sobre el proceso de enseñanza aprendizaje de la investigación en la educación superior en turismo

Perceptions of students and professors on the teaching-learning process of research in higher education in tourism

AVECILLAS-TORRES, Imelda 1
ESPINOZA-FIGUEROA, Freddy 2
GALARZA-CORDERO, Miguel 3
ALVARADO-VANEGAS, Byron 4
FARFÁN-PACHECO, Karina 5

Resumen
El estudio exploró percepciones de docentes y estudiantes en universidades de Cuenca, Ecuador, sobre la investigación en educación turística. Utilizando grupos focales y cafés científicos, destacó la necesidad de una formación investigativa más integral en turismo, enfatizando su rol esencial, promoviendo el pensamiento crítico y considerando brechas curriculares. Asimismo, enfatiza la relevancia de conectar la investigación con demandas territoriales y laborales.
Palabras clave: educación en turismo; investigación; educación superior; estudiantes y docentes

Abstract
This study investigated the perceptions of lecturers and students at universities in Cuenca, Ecuador, regarding tourism education research. Employing focus groups and scientific cafes highlighted the need for more comprehensive research training in tourism, emphasizing its essential role, fostering critical thinking, and addressing curricular gaps. Furthermore, it underscores the importance of aligning research with regional and employment demand.
Key words: tourism education; research; higher education; students and lecturers

ARTÍCULO COMPLETO/FULL ARTICLE

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1. Docente-investigadora. Grupo de investigación PREIT-tour. Universidad de Cuenca. Ecuador. imelda.avecillas@ucuenca.edu.ec

2. Docente-investigador. Grupo de investigación PREIT-tour. Universidad de Cuenca. Ecuador. freddy.espinoza@ucuenca.edu.ec

3. Docente-investigador. Grupo de investigación PREIT-tour. Universidad de Cuenca. Ecuador. miguel.galarza@ucuenca.edu.ec

4. Asistente de investigación. Grupo de investigación PREIT-tour. Universidad de Cuenca. Ecuador. byron.bva@gmail.com

5. Docente-investigadora. Grupo de investigación PREIT-tour. Universidad de Cuenca. Ecuador. karina.farfan@ucuenca.edu.ec