The foundations of the qualitative approach in the innovation of geographical education

Abstract

In the paradigmatic and epistemological advances of the 20^th century, the qualitative approach stands out as a reference for building social knowledge, understanding the validity of traditional foundations in geographical education and proposing pedagogical and didactic contributions in the innovation of its educational work. This led us pose the following question: What task do the foundations of the qualitative approach fulfill in the innovation of the teaching of Geography? In this regard, a bibliographical review was carried out to structure a methodology that analyzes the qualitative approach in the teaching of Geography. Likewise, aspects derived from an investigation that claims the manifestation of the subjectivity of the teacher, as a demonstrative option of its contribution in disciplinary and pedagogical innovation are described.