Recuperando saberes ancestrales con los niños y niñas de la Escuela Normal Superior de Ibagué reconociendo especímenes medicinales desde una perspectiva crítica e intercultural

Abstract

Education in Colombia faces constant challenges that require innovative strategies to ensure the comprehensive education of its students. In this context, the Ministry of National Education (MEN) has implemented programs that seek to redefine school time, not only by expanding learning opportunities in core areas but also by integrating cultural, artistic, athletic, and socio-emotional elements. The Tutoring for Comprehensive Learning and Training (PTAFI) program is one of these initiatives, designed to promote a more inclusive and diverse education. With the aim of contributing to this national effort, I decided to volunteer for PTAFI, developing a project focused on the recovery of ancestral knowledge. The project, titled "Recovering Ancestral Knowledge with the Children of the Ibagué Teacher Training School: Recognizing Medicinal Specimens from a Critical and Intercultural Perspective," allowed me to have an immersive experience at an educational institution with a distinguished tradition in teacher training in the department of Tolima. During my internship, I had the opportunity to contribute to the recognition and preservation of ancestral medicinal knowledge, working closely with the educational community. This experience not only enriched my professional training but also gave me a deeper perspective on the role of education in cultural preservation and the holistic development of students. Through this report, I present the lessons learned and results obtained, which reflect the impact of this project on my training as an early childhood educator and on the community in which I had the privilege of working.