Teacher training in the face of neuroscientific innovations in early learning

Authors

  • Wilson Alexander Zambrano Vélez Universidad Estatal Península de Santa Elena
  • Gioryi Augusto Sornoza Zavala Universidad Estatal Península de Santa Elena
  • Karla Yaritza Belduma Cabrera Universidad Estatal Península de Santa Elena
  • Erika Margoth Pintado Paltán Universidad Estatal Península de Santa Elena
DOI: https://doi.org/10.6018/reifop.682241
Keywords: Neuroeducation, early physical education, child development, teacher training

Abstract

The present research aimed to analyze teacher training in relation to their preparation for integrating neuroscientific innovations into early learning. It was conducted under a mixed-methods approach, with a non-experimental, cross-sectional, and descriptive–correlational design, using a sample of 90 in-service teachers. The results showed that participants demonstrated a moderate level of knowledge in educational neuroscience (M = 3.25) and a favorable disposition toward its pedagogical application (M = 3.60). A positive correlation was identified between both dimensions (ρ = 0.39, p < 0.001), indicating that greater knowledge is associated with a more favorable attitude. Regarding pedagogical practices, those that were easier to implement were the most consolidated, while the use of neuroscientific resources was less frequent. The adoption of practices was significantly associated with the teacher training index (ρ = 0.52, p < 0.001) and with professional experience (t = 2.41, p = 0.018). The complementary qualitative analysis revealed structural barriers such as lack of specific training, insufficient resources, and curricular overload, versus facilitators such as teacher motivation, continuous training, and institutional support. The semantic network highlighted the centrality of training and resources, which may operate as either barriers or facilitators. It is concluded that teacher training constitutes a key factor in the integration of neuroeducation, conditioned by institutional and material contexts.

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Published
31-12-2025
How to Cite
Zambrano Vélez, W. A., Sornoza Zavala, G. A., Belduma Cabrera, K. Y., & Pintado Paltán , E. M. (2025). Teacher training in the face of neuroscientific innovations in early learning. Interuniversity Electronic Journal of Teacher Formation, 29(1), 93–105. https://doi.org/10.6018/reifop.682241