Ma-Kuagro: Element of Palenquera culture and its incidence in pedagogical practices in San Basilio Palenque schools, Colombia

Abstract

The research analyzed the elements of the palenque culture that are present in the school, particularly "kuagro" that it’s his own organizational manifestation, and its link with the teachers pedagogical practices and student achievement. This study contributes to the ethno-educational process conducted in San Basilio de Palenque and other communities in Colombia that are culturally different. The research was qualitative; we made use of the method of consulting the collective memory, created by the palenque community in the framework of the ethno-education process. The techniques and tools that guided the investigation were: the observation, interviews and conversations with teachers, students, women and men leaders, as well as with the members of the community council. Among the results we can highlight that there is an articulation between the Benkos Bioho educational institution and the community, being that cultural heritage is the axis of the teaching practices. Among these, we have included the productive yards, funeral ceremonies, music, among others, with the participation of the wise and elderly people in the community. However, despite this, the knowledge and pedagogical practices are different from the perspective of sensitized teachers, non-sensitized and those in processes of sensitization. Sensitized teachers have achieved a better academic performance in students.