Personal profile
Research Interests
This body of work investigates how digital social platforms, culturally-informed pedagogy, and supportive, blended educational models shape teaching practice, student engagement, and well-being. Across studies, the researcher examines (1) how social networks enhance teachers’ professional development, communication, and critical information literacy within educational communities; (2) the application of MOSEIB-inspired, culturally rooted approaches to improve mathematics teaching in bilingual and indigenous contexts, with a qualitative design guiding the creation of motivating, context-aware curricula; and (3) the impact of intensive blended modalities on older or working students, highlighting emotional overload, gender differences, and the protective role of extracurricular activities in fostering motivation and academic performance. Collectively, the work emphasizes inclusive pedagogy, education technology integration, and methodological rigor (qualitative methods, interviews, observations, and mixed approaches) to address local needs and promote sustainable educational practices with social-emotional support mechanisms.
Key Topics:
- Education, Pedagogy, Teacher Training & Inclusion
- Educational Technology, Gamification, XR & Learning Analytics
- Psychology, Mental Health, Social Well-being & Violence Prevention
- Research Methods, Measurement, Bibliometrics & Academic Practice
- Mathematics Education in Indigenous/Bilingual Contexts
- MOSEIB-based Pedagogy
- Intensive/Blended Education and Student Well-being
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Needs of Higher Education in the Legal Field Versus the Needs of the Country (Ecuador)
Benavides Herrera, P. V. (PI), Claudio Pujos, K. B. (Student), Mejia Berrones, C. N. (Student), Salgado Cuenca, S. C. (Student), Ortiz Vaca, D. I. (Student) & Sangucho Vasconez, O. G. (Student)
8/08/24 → …
Project: Research and Development
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Exercise of Educational Youth Leadership in Student Governance, Salesian Associational Groups, and Salesian Youth Movement (SYM) at the Domingo Savio and Sánchez y Cifuentes Fiscomisional Educational Units
Romero Ortega, A. L. (Col), Ortiz Espinoza, M. E. (PI), Esquivel Esquivel, G. N. (Col) & Benavides Herrera, P. V. (Col)
1/06/23 → …
Project: Research and Development
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Socio-educational Conditions of Online Classes at the University Level in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Programs of Biotechnology, Biomedicine, Basic Education, Early Childhood Education, Law, and Philosophy at the Quito Campus
Romero Ortega, A. L. (PI), Ortiz Espinoza, M. E. (Col), Esquivel Esquivel, G. N. (Col), Benavides Herrera, P. V. (Col) & Grijalva Borja, N. A. (Col)
1/08/23 → 14/12/23
Project: Research and Development
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Integration of Knowledge from the Disciplines of Early Childhood Education and Basic Education Programs
Loachamin Paucar, J. J. M. (Col), Romero Ortega, A. L. (Col), Ortiz Espinoza, M. E. (Adviser), Lopez Cepeda, I. E. (Col), Esquivel Esquivel, G. N. (PI), Benavides Herrera, P. V. (Col) & Lopez Logacho, P. D. (Col)
22/01/18 → 30/12/18
Project: Research and Development
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Importancia de las Redes Sociales en el Desarrollo Profesional Docente
Sangotuña Arequipa, R. M. & Benavides Herrera, P. V., 1 Apr 2025, Formación docente y transformación curricular en la era digital - Retos y perspectivas en la integración de tecnologías en la práctica educativa. Ediciones OCTAEDRO, S.L., p. 164-182 19 p.Translated title of the contribution :Importance of Social Networks in Teacher Professional Development Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Incidencia del Síndrome de Sobrecarga en el Rendimiento Académico de Estudiantes de Bachillerato, Modalidad Intensiva
Figueroa Solano, K. & Benavides Herrera, P. V., 27 Sep 2024, In: Estudios y Perspectivas. 4, 4, p. 1501-1520 20 p.Translated title of the contribution :Incidence of Overload Syndrome on the Academic Performance of Intensive High School Students Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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El Moseib en la Revitalización de los Saberes y Conocimientos en el Área de Matemática
Guaman Ambuludi, C. A. & Benavides Herrera, P. V., 4 Dec 2023, In: Ciencia latina. 7, 7, p. 7251-7266 16 p.Translated title of the contribution :The Moseib in the Revitalization of Knowledge and Skills in the Area of Mathematics Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Apuntes para Reflexionar sobre la Epja en el Contexto Ecuatoriano
Rodríguez Rensoli, M. & Benavides Herrera, P. V., 28 Feb 2021, Aportes desde el contexto ecuatoriano sobre la educación de jóvenes y adultos, un aprendizaje a lo largo de la vida. Universidad Nacional de Educación (UNAE), p. 39-52 14 p.Translated title of the contribution :Notes to Reflect on the Epja in the Ecuadorian Context Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Fundamentos Pedagógicos–andragógicos y de Epistemologías Emergentes en la Epja: La Pedagogía en Educación de Jóvenes y Adultos
Tamayo Collado, J. & Benavides Herrera, P. V., 28 Feb 2021, Aportes desde el contexto ecuatoriano sobre la educación de jóvenes y adultos, un aprendizaje a lo largo de la vida. Universidad Nacional de Educación (UNAE), p. 55-73 19 p.Translated title of the contribution :Pedagogical-andragogic Foundations and Emerging Epistemologies in the Epja: Pedagogy in Youth and Adult Education Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter