Challenges and Opportunities of Qualitative Formative Assessment: An Analysis of Teaching

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18446179

Keywords:

Qualitative assessment, LOEI, Basic education, Ecuador, Feedback.

Abstract

 

Abstract

This article analyzes the paradigmatic transition in the assessment system in Ecuador, specifically in the Middle Basic education level (Básica Media). Following the reforms to

the Regulations of the Organic Law of Intercultural Education (LOEI) in 2023, qualitative assessment has been prioritized over quantitative methods. The objective is to explore the pedagogical challenges and the professional identity crises faced by teachers in response to the elimination of numerical grades. Through a qualitative approach and a phenomenological design, the experiences of educators are examined, contrasting them with the legal framework and contemporary theories of assessment for learning.

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Published

2026-01-31

How to Cite

Challenges and Opportunities of Qualitative Formative Assessment: An Analysis of Teaching. (2026). Educare Journal Ciudad De Jerusalén, 1(N°2), 8-19. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18446179

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