Several professionals in the field of education, working in diverse areas, participated in the meeting "Education in Motion, Pedagogy in Action," held on May 6th at the Library of the Faculty of Education of the University of La Laguna. It was organized by the Social Innovation Laboratory of the University of La Laguna (LabINS ULL), in collaboration with the Department of History and Philosophy of Science, Education and Language From the academic institution, this intergenerational dialogue between students and professionals highlighted the potential of pedagogy as a tool for social change.
During the opening of this forum, the director of the co-organizing department, Manuel Ledesma Reyes, She highlighted the importance of these types of initiatives in strengthening the link between academic training and contemporary social challenges. The event was moderated by Mónica Dios Rodríguez, The director of LabINS ULL and professor at the Faculty of Education, defended pedagogy as a critical and creative practice, committed to social transformation and capable of being “an engine of change that promotes equity and social justice.” The presentation was given by students of the Bachelor's Degree in Pedagogy. Amanda Afonso Hernández y Daniela Espinosa de Guezela.
They participated in the discussion Desirée González Rodríguez (Artistic Pedagogy), coordinator of the Educational and Social Area of the Tenerife Auditorium, who shared her career of more than 20 years bringing art and music to formal and non-formal education, as well as her work in teacher training from public spaces.
Yaiza Afonso Higuera (Pedagogy and Disabilities), a pedagogue who promotes projects with an accessibility and gender perspective from Coordinadoras Canarias, recounted her experience leading the Canary Parliament of Women with Disabilities and the creation of the “Orange Points” in cultural spaces.
Sonia Gutiérrez Jorge (Health Pedagogy), representative of the Little Brave Foundation, addressed her work accompanying children with cancer and coordinating educational and awareness actions in the school environment, as well as her participation in national teacher training spaces.
Antonio Jesús Quintero Rodríguez (Labor Pedagogy), with more than 16 years of experience in labor guidance, presented his work at the Ataretaco Foundation and his support to people deprived of liberty in social reintegration processes through the Reincorpora program of the “la Caixa” Foundation.
The event, aimed especially at students of degrees in Pedagogy and Education, fostered active participation from the public, who had the opportunity to ask questions, share concerns and reflect collectively with the speakers on the current and future challenges of the teaching profession.
This discussion is part of a series of activities promoted by LabINS ULL since 2022, aimed at highlighting alternative and socially engaged approaches to practicing various professional disciplines. Following previous initiatives focused on Philosophy and Social Design, this second edition, dedicated to Pedagogy, consolidates a space for dialogue that seeks to collectively reflect on education in service of the common good.
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