Papers by JAIRO EDUARDO SOTO MOLINA
Integrated approach motivational strategies for communicative competence in schoolchildren., 2025
In the development of communicative competence, deficiencies are evident, attributable to student... more In the development of communicative competence, deficiencies are evident, attributable to student disinterest in their learning and the use of traditional passive teaching strategies. The sample consisted of 284 students for the diagnostic purpose of demonstrating the existence of the problem under study. The research adopted a non-experimental design and a quantitative approach, processing the collected data using SPSS V26 software. The results revealed that 66.90% of students failed to develop reading comprehension. Similarly, difficulties were identified in text production, specifically in coherence (59.8%, 170) and spelling (59%, 169). Given this situation, a motivational strategies model was designed based on the foundations, principles, and techniques that guide its implementation, relying on the commitment and effort of teachers and the management team.
CONCEPTUAL METAPHOR IN CHILDREN'S LANGUAGE: A VIEW FROM COGNITIVE LINGUISTICS, 2025
This article analyzes the use of conceptual metaphor in children's language from the perspective ... more This article analyzes the use of conceptual metaphor in children's language from the perspective of cognitive linguistics. Based on the postulates of Lakoff and Johnson (1980), it is argued that children not only repeat metaphors from the adult environment but also construct their own metaphorical structures to understand the world. Through observations in preschool classrooms and recordings of children's spontaneous speech, metaphorical expressions related to emotions, the body, space, and social relationships are identified. Phrases such as "the sun is sad" or "my tummy is fighting" reveal that children project concrete experiences (body, movement, objects) onto abstract domains (emotions, time, internal states). These metaphors are not errors, but powerful cognitive tools for organizing experience. The study adopts a qualitative approach, with linguistic analysis of children's discourse corpora. It is concluded that conceptual metaphor is part of early semantic development, reinforcing both linguistic creativity and meaning construction. It is recommended that teachers recognize the expressive and cognitive value of these metaphors to promote language education that is sensitive to children's mental processes.
INTERCULTURAL AND COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE: A REFLECTION FROM THE TEACHING OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES, 2025
This article proposes a critical reflection on the integration of intercultural and communicative... more This article proposes a critical reflection on the integration of intercultural and communicative competence in foreign language teaching. Drawing on the theoretical contributions of authors such as Byram, Meyer, Liddicoat, Crozet, and others, it examines the affective, behavioral, and cognitive components that comprise this competence. It clarifies the distinction between multiculturalism, pluriculturalism, and interculturality. It also clarifies that the concepts of otherness and alterity are not synonymous. Furthermore, it analyzes pedagogical experiences that exemplify their application in real-life contexts, highlighting the transformative role of the classroom as a space for cultural encounter. The work is based on a solid conceptual review and proposes pedagogical pathways that link language learning with the development of critical and bilingual intercultural citizens. We are invited to think of foreign language teaching not only as a matter of grammar or linguistics, but as an opportunity to develop intercultural citizens, people capable of understanding, respecting, and engaging in dialogue with others, from the perspective of difference (otherness). Because today, more than ever, we need to teach languages based on empathy, curiosity, and human encounter. This research is based on a simple but profound premise: that teaching a language is also teaching how to live together. Intercultural competence is not only about understanding others, but also about transforming ourselves (otherness) to better coexist in diversity. It is a process of continuous learning, dialogue, and openness.
POLITICAL WAREHOUSES AND DIGITAL WARFARE IN COLOMBIA: A COMPARATIVE READING OF RIGHT-WING AND LEFT-WING COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES, 2025
This article analyzes the phenomenon of political bodegas in Colombia as a manifestation of the d... more This article analyzes the phenomenon of political bodegas in Colombia as a manifestation of the digital war between right-wing and left-wing factions. Through a comparative reading, it examines the communicative strategies used by both ideological spectrums in digital environments, with a particular focus on coordinated uses of social media to influence public opinion, control discourse, and deepen polarization. The study adopts a qualitative approach based on content and digital discourse analysis, using emblematic cases during presidential campaigns and moments of political crisis. The findings reveal common patterns such as adversary stigmatization, emotional manipulation, and viral dissemination of polarizing narratives, though with distinct variations in structure, actors, and symbolic repertoires. The study shows how political bodegas function as technopolitical devices that negatively impact democratic deliberation, eroding the public sphere and reducing critical citizen participation to binary confrontation. The article calls for a rethinking of the role of digital platforms in political communication and the ethical challenges posed by these practices
Gender, Growth and Local Enterprise A Mixed Methods Case Study of Women Entrepreneurs in Barranquilla, 2025
This study explores the dynamics of women-led entrepreneurship in Barranquilla, Colombia, through... more This study explores the dynamics of women-led entrepreneurship in Barranquilla, Colombia, through a mixed methods approach that integrates statistical performance analysis and qualitative narratives. Drawing on three community-based case studies—(1) the Emprender Mujer training program supported by Fundación Grupo Argos, (2) the 16,000+ business registrations by women reported by the Barranquilla Chamber of Commerce, and (3) the transformation of informal recyclers into formal entrepreneurs—this research investigates the gender-specific challenges, economic contributions, and empowerment pathways experienced by women entrepreneurs.Quantitative data is analyzed to trace business growth indicators such as formal registration, sectoral distribution, and participation in support networks, while qualitative data from semi-structured interviews offers insights into women's motivations, resilience strategies, and perceptions of opportunity and constraint. This dual lens enables a contextualized understanding of how local policies, gender norms, and access to capital intersect to shape entrepreneurial trajectories in a Caribbean Colombian city.Findings suggest that while women entrepreneurs in Barranquilla are making substantial contributions to local economic development, they continue to face structural barriers related to gendered labor divisions, limited access to financial services, and underrepresentation in high-growth sectors. Nonetheless, programs like Emprender Mujer and community-based support initiatives have emerged as critical catalysts for empowerment and sustainable enterprise.This research contributes to the growing literature on gender and entrepreneurship in the Global South, emphasizing the value of mixed methods in capturing the complexity of women’s experiences in urban informal-to-formal transitions.
Integrated motivational strategies for communicative competence in schoolchildren, 2025
In the development of communicative competence, deficiencies are evident, attributable to student... more In the development of communicative competence, deficiencies are evident, attributable to student disinterest in their learning and the use of traditional passive teaching strategies. The sample consisted of 284 students for the diagnostic purpose of demonstrating the existence of the problem under study. The research adopted a non-experimental design and a quantitative approach, processing the collected data using SPSS V26 software. The results revealed that 66.90% of students failed to develop reading comprehension. Similarly, difficulties were identified in text production, specifically in coherence (59.8%, 170) and spelling (59%, 169). Given this situation, a motivational strategies model was designed based on the foundations, principles, and techniques that guide its implementation, relying on the commitment and effort of teachers and the management team.
Let's learn with Salsa, 2022
This article analyzes the intersection of music, culture, and language through the pedagogical pr... more This article analyzes the intersection of music, culture, and language through the pedagogical project "Aprendamos con Salsa," implemented in the Colombian Caribbean as an innovative strategy for foreign language teaching. From a critical intercultural perspective, it examines how incorporating salsa songs in English classes enhances not only students' linguistic development but also their cultural identity, sense of belonging, and connection to local memory and knowledge. Using a qualitative and interpretive methodology, the study documents classroom experiences in three schools in Barranquilla, selecting emblematic songs such as "Pedro Navaja," "La rebelión," and "Plástico" based on their narrative strength, linguistic value, and symbolic meaning. The findings reveal a redefinition of the body as a learning tool, the use of orality as a didactic resource, and the reinforcement of nontraditional pedagogical practices grounded in rhythm, dialogue, and critical interpretation. The discussion positions salsa as a cultural archive, a form of popular pedagogy, and a decolonial resource to challenge the monocultural curriculum. In conclusion, teaching languages from within-from Caribbean cultural referencesemerges as a political act of cognitive justice and cultural affirmation in Latin American classrooms.
Educational transformation, decoloniality, peace and communication skills, 2025
The current civilizational crisis is due to the inability of different human communities to conve... more The current civilizational crisis is due to the inability of different human communities to converge dialogically. Hence the importance of employing emancipatory pedagogical capacities to build just societies. In this regard, the purpose of this research is to analyze the challenges and opportunities of decolonial education as a way of dismantling the collective boundaries imposed by neocolonial interests. This is a bibliographical and documentary study, constructed from a deductive rationalist approach. The results show that racist and classist alienations that impede the capacity for social deliberation are being addressed; thus, skills are developed that provoke critical thinking capable of establishing equitable relationships. Liberating instruction prepares for peaceful coexistence by teaching tolerance, respect, and listening—distinctive competencies for intercultural relations. In conclusion, the importance of subordinating, in teaching, the communicative possibilities offered by new information technologies to the recognition of dignity as the foundation of human rights is emphasized.Keywords: ;;; ;
Technological disruption of artificial intelligence (AI) in education: Contributions and risks in learning constructs, 2025
The purpose of this document is to reflect on the contributions of
artificial intelligence-AI, as... more The purpose of this document is to reflect on the contributions of
artificial intelligence-AI, as a technological tool that has been breaking
into learning constructs at all levels of education. Qualitative-
hermeneutical discourse was used to review the existing literature
on the impact of this technology on educational processes.
With the emergence of the algorithmization of computing based on
artificial intelligence, applications have been created at an accelerated
pace to automatically generate knowledge constructs that have
transformed learning didactics in school. This technological disruption
represents great contributions that benefit learning constructs,
since it optimizes the educational-research process, however, its
applicability contradicts constructivist didactics-pedagogical, since
the challenge to overcome in its use is the ethical risk, which generates
the potential bias of smart tools that can deconstruct the
learning process.
Intercultural Curriculum Integration for the Development of Bilingualism at the Meira del Mar District Institute, 2011
Practical suggestions for implementing an integrated approach in major subject areas of the curri... more Practical suggestions for implementing an integrated approach in major subject areas of the curriculum guided for a coherent theoretical framework based on research. All the activities have
Reflections on identity and culture in language teaching, 1998
This article reflects on the relationship between language, culture, and identity in the teaching... more This article reflects on the relationship between language, culture, and identity in the teaching and learning of foreign languages, highlighting the need to move beyond traditional approaches focused exclusively on linguistic competence. A critical and intercultural perspective is proposed that recognizes learners as cultural and political subjects, capable of constructing their own meanings in relation to other languages and cultures. Based on pedagogical experiences contextualized in the Colombian Caribbean, concrete possibilities for bilingual intercultural teaching based on decoloniality and the dialogue of knowledge are evident.
Applications of Enrique Dussel's liberation philosophy in language education, 2024
This article explores how the principles of Enrique Dussel's liberation philosophy can transform ... more This article explores how the principles of Enrique Dussel's liberation philosophy can transform foreign language teaching by breaking with traditional pedagogical practices and colonial structures. It proposes integrating intercultural and decolonial concepts to revalue local cultures, promoting an emancipatory and transformative approach. The struggles from the South against linguistic colonialism and the transcendence that local cultures should have. Through a hermeneutic methodology, the educational reality is critically interpreted to propose a linguistic code that promotes decolonial thinking, recognizing the local context as a key space for pedagogical and social transformation.
Ethnoculture: Educational, pedagogical, ethnological and intercultural research perspective, 2025
The Education Quarterly Reviews is an Open Access publication. It may be read, copied, and distri... more The Education Quarterly Reviews is an Open Access publication. It may be read, copied, and distributed free of charge according to the conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license. The Asian Institute of Research Education Quarterly Reviews is a peer-reviewed International Journal. The journal covers scholarly articles in the fields of education, linguistics, literature, educational theory, research and methodologies, curriculum, elementary and secondary education, higher education, foreign language education, teaching and learning, teacher education, education of special groups, and other fields of study related to education. As the journal is Open Access, it ensures high visibility and the increase of citations for all research articles published. The Education Quarterly Reviews aims to facilitate scholarly work on recent theoretical and practical aspects of education.
Álvaro Márquez Fernández Critical Thought and Philosophy of Intercultural Otherness in Latin America
This article explores the philosophical thought of Álvaro Márquez Fernández, a prominent Venezuel... more This article explores the philosophical thought of Álvaro Márquez Fernández, a prominent Venezuelan philosopher whose work has become a pillar of critical and decolonial thought in Latin America. The analysis covers his proposal for a philosophy of intercultural alterity, which seeks to recognize and value the other as an active subject in the construction of more just societies, and his critique of neoliberalism as a system that perpetuates inequalities and cultural exclusion. It also examines his contribution to decolonial epistemologies, highlighting how his work challenges the colonial structures still present in the region. The article addresses his biographical and academic career, highlighting his role as founder of the journal Utopía y Praxis Latinoamericana and as coordinator of emblematic projects such as "Interculturalidad y Razón Epistémica en América Latina." The impact of his work on education and the training of rural teachers in intercultural pedagogies is also analyzed. Finally, critical reflections on the strengths and limitations of his thought are presented, highlighting its relevance in the contemporary context. This article seeks to position Márquez Fernández as an essential reference for understanding and transforming the cultural, social and political dynamics of Latin America from a decolonial philosophical perspective.EVISTA DE FILOSOFIA LATINOAMERICANA 37
Educational Transformation through Transdisciplinarity: A route towards Curriculum Innovation, 2024
This article focuses on reflecting on how transdisciplinarity in education fosters an integrative... more This article focuses on reflecting on how transdisciplinarity in education fosters an integrative and creative vision, where learning is not limited to the traditional boundaries of disciplines. Transdisciplinarity, by allowing dialogue between various areas of knowledge, helps students establish meaningful connections between concepts and their practical application in the real world, promoting an education focused on active and social learning. This approach also makes students protagonists of their educational process, since learning becomes a journey of self-discovery and participation, where they can see the direct impact of their knowledge on the solution of complex problems and on their personal development. Furthermore, it analyzes how curricular innovation based on transdisciplinarity facilitates adaptation to the changes and challenges of the 21st century, providing students with the necessary tools to face a globalized and diverse environment. It also examines how transdisciplinarity allows for a more holistic and creative education, where students become active agents of their learning by connecting knowledge from various disciplines.
PEDAGOGÍAS INTERDISCIPLINARIAS, TRANSDISCIPLINARIAS E INTERCULTURALES EN EL SIGLO XXI, 2024
El Programa de Licenciatura en Lenguas Extranjeras con énfasis en inglés y francés de la Universi... more El Programa de Licenciatura en Lenguas Extranjeras con énfasis en inglés y francés de la Universidad del Atlántico se destaca por su compromiso en formar profesionales competentes en el dominio y enseñanza de lenguas extranjeras. Este programa no solo se enfoca en la enseñanza de idiomas, sino que también integra enfoques pedagógicos interdisciplinarios, transdisciplinarios e interculturales, esenciales para la educación del siglo XXI.
El programa busca preparar a los futuros docentes para que sean capaces de:
Dominar el inglés y el francés a un nivel avanzado.
Aplicar enfoques pedagógicos innovadores y efectivos en la enseñanza de lenguas extranjeras.
Fomentar la interculturalidad, la interdisciplinariedad, la transdisciplinariedad, y la comprensión global a través de la educación en lenguas.
El programa incorpora diversos enfoques pedagógicos que son cruciales en la formación de docentes:
Interdisciplinariedad: Fomenta la integración de conocimientos de diferentes disciplinas para enriquecer la enseñanza de lenguas.
Transdisciplinariedad: Promueve la creación de nuevos conocimientos que trascienden las disciplinas tradicionales, facilitando una educación más holística y contextualizada.
Interculturalidad: Desarrolla en los estudiantes la capacidad de comprender y respetar diferentes culturas, esencial en el mundo globalizado actual.
El Programa de Licenciatura en Lenguas Extranjeras de la Universidad del Atlántico se posiciona como un modelo de educación innovadora y efectiva. Al integrar enfoques interdisciplinarios, transdisciplinarios e interculturales, el programa no solo prepara a sus estudiantes para ser excelentes docentes de lenguas extranjeras, sino que también los capacita para ser ciudadanos globales comprometidos con la comprensión y el respeto intercultural.
The Intercultural Approach to the Acquisition of a Second Language, 2014
No início deste novo século se observa uma transição social, cultural e política que indica um pr... more No início deste novo século se observa uma transição social, cultural e política que indica um processo de ruptura ou, pelo menos, de questionamento da hegemonia cultural que historicamente dominou
toda a região andina. Uma transição chamada de multi, pluri e interculturalidade, impulsionada pela inegável gestão dos movimentos
indígenas, o que nos faz pensar sobre os temas da identidade, diferença, igualdade e solidariedade, bem como, sobre o enorme desafio de construir sociedades e nações verdadeiramente plurais, fundamentadas
em todos os níveis da Interculturalidade. Isso tudo significa novas transformações nas estruturas e instituições do Estado.
Esta transição baseia-se no fato, já quase generalizado em países andinos, de definir-se juridicamente como multiétnico e pluricultural.
Em torno desta definição desenvolveu-se um novo discurso público e oficial fundamentado na diversidade e na necessidade de promover uma convivência entre branco-mestiços, indígena e, também, negra. Na promulgação de leis especiais, nas reformas educativas e nas próprias constituições, a pluralidade linguística e cultural é tema muito considerado (em alguns países mais que em outros).
Deste modo vai aparecendo a Interculturalidade como meta, visão e
prática para construir sociedades distintas, que visualizam a pluralidade
cultural como parte ou instrumento da construção de um novo imaginário nacional, sem conflitos, reivindicações, preconceitos ou rancor.
Communication and technoculture in cybersociety: its impact on knowledge organizations, 2015
Este trabajo analiza el impacto de las nuevas prácticas de las organizaciones del conocimiento en... more Este trabajo analiza el impacto de las nuevas prácticas de las organizaciones del conocimiento en el contexto de la tecnocultura en la cibersociedad. La fundamentación teórica se sustenta en los siguientes autores Blass (1999), Dunbar (1993), Sodré (1998), Scheler (2001),
Darwin (2009), y Rodríguez (2010); para la Modernidad, Augé (1993) y Bauman (2003); y para la tecnocultura, Kolowich (2014), Piccioli (2014) y Pirela (2007). Es una investigación de tipo documental y utiliza una metodología exploratoria. Se parte de un estudio de contenido de
doce documentos a los que se les aplicó dos tipos de análisis.
Los resultados permitieron establecer, con relación a la concepción de sociedad que prevalece en los documentos analizados, que es evidente el carácter mutante y variable que la sociedad tiene de este tipo de comunicación y su comprensión como un conglomerado semiótico articulado en torno al uso masivo de los medios cibernéticos
y tecnoculturales.
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artificial intelligence-AI, as a technological tool that has been breaking
into learning constructs at all levels of education. Qualitative-
hermeneutical discourse was used to review the existing literature
on the impact of this technology on educational processes.
With the emergence of the algorithmization of computing based on
artificial intelligence, applications have been created at an accelerated
pace to automatically generate knowledge constructs that have
transformed learning didactics in school. This technological disruption
represents great contributions that benefit learning constructs,
since it optimizes the educational-research process, however, its
applicability contradicts constructivist didactics-pedagogical, since
the challenge to overcome in its use is the ethical risk, which generates
the potential bias of smart tools that can deconstruct the
learning process.
El programa busca preparar a los futuros docentes para que sean capaces de:
Dominar el inglés y el francés a un nivel avanzado.
Aplicar enfoques pedagógicos innovadores y efectivos en la enseñanza de lenguas extranjeras.
Fomentar la interculturalidad, la interdisciplinariedad, la transdisciplinariedad, y la comprensión global a través de la educación en lenguas.
El programa incorpora diversos enfoques pedagógicos que son cruciales en la formación de docentes:
Interdisciplinariedad: Fomenta la integración de conocimientos de diferentes disciplinas para enriquecer la enseñanza de lenguas.
Transdisciplinariedad: Promueve la creación de nuevos conocimientos que trascienden las disciplinas tradicionales, facilitando una educación más holística y contextualizada.
Interculturalidad: Desarrolla en los estudiantes la capacidad de comprender y respetar diferentes culturas, esencial en el mundo globalizado actual.
El Programa de Licenciatura en Lenguas Extranjeras de la Universidad del Atlántico se posiciona como un modelo de educación innovadora y efectiva. Al integrar enfoques interdisciplinarios, transdisciplinarios e interculturales, el programa no solo prepara a sus estudiantes para ser excelentes docentes de lenguas extranjeras, sino que también los capacita para ser ciudadanos globales comprometidos con la comprensión y el respeto intercultural.
toda a região andina. Uma transição chamada de multi, pluri e interculturalidade, impulsionada pela inegável gestão dos movimentos
indígenas, o que nos faz pensar sobre os temas da identidade, diferença, igualdade e solidariedade, bem como, sobre o enorme desafio de construir sociedades e nações verdadeiramente plurais, fundamentadas
em todos os níveis da Interculturalidade. Isso tudo significa novas transformações nas estruturas e instituições do Estado.
Esta transição baseia-se no fato, já quase generalizado em países andinos, de definir-se juridicamente como multiétnico e pluricultural.
Em torno desta definição desenvolveu-se um novo discurso público e oficial fundamentado na diversidade e na necessidade de promover uma convivência entre branco-mestiços, indígena e, também, negra. Na promulgação de leis especiais, nas reformas educativas e nas próprias constituições, a pluralidade linguística e cultural é tema muito considerado (em alguns países mais que em outros).
Deste modo vai aparecendo a Interculturalidade como meta, visão e
prática para construir sociedades distintas, que visualizam a pluralidade
cultural como parte ou instrumento da construção de um novo imaginário nacional, sem conflitos, reivindicações, preconceitos ou rancor.
Darwin (2009), y Rodríguez (2010); para la Modernidad, Augé (1993) y Bauman (2003); y para la tecnocultura, Kolowich (2014), Piccioli (2014) y Pirela (2007). Es una investigación de tipo documental y utiliza una metodología exploratoria. Se parte de un estudio de contenido de
doce documentos a los que se les aplicó dos tipos de análisis.
Los resultados permitieron establecer, con relación a la concepción de sociedad que prevalece en los documentos analizados, que es evidente el carácter mutante y variable que la sociedad tiene de este tipo de comunicación y su comprensión como un conglomerado semiótico articulado en torno al uso masivo de los medios cibernéticos
y tecnoculturales.