The Role of Textbooks in the Planning and Development of Basic Education in Educational Institutions in the City of Quito

This research project focuses on analyzing the crucial role that school textbooks play in the planning and execution of the teaching-learning process within Ecuadorian basic education, specifically in the areas of Language, Mathematics, and Social Sciences in Quito. The study examines the long historical trajectory of textbooks in Ecuador, from the late 19th century to the present, highlighting the evolution from recognized authors to the dominance of large national and transnational publishers (such as L.N.S., Santillana, Edinun, SM). It investigates the Ministry of Education's role in the free distribution of materials and the regulation of quality through 'pedagogical showcases.' The methodology employed is case analysis, where each textbook and its use in a specific grade level is treated as an independent case. A minimum of eight classes will be observed, analyzing predefined categories using analysis forms, and interviews will be conducted with teachers and administrators to deeply understand how and why educators integrate these resources into the school culture and curriculum development. The ultimate goal is to elucidate the curricular, pedagogical, and economic implications of using these materials.<br/><br/><b>Goal</b>: <br/>To determine the role that school textbooks play in the planning and development of the teaching-learning process in basic education within the subjects of Language, Mathematics, and Social Sciences in educational institutions in the city of Quito.<br/><br/><b>Research lines</b>: <br/>Curricular discourses and meanings that guide the curriculum