Teacher training from spirituality and innovation: integrating faith, ethics and technology in the 21st century classroom.

Authors

  • Claudina Betsabeth Escobar Miranda Escuela de Educación Básica Particular Ciudad de Jerusalén, Durán-Ecuador Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18446257

Keywords:

Teacher training, Spirituality, Educational innovation, Technological ethics, Faith-teaching integration.

Abstract

Contemporary teacher training faces the challenge of integrating the speed of technological innovation with the depth of ethical and spiritual values. This article analyzes how spirituality, understood as the search for meaning and purpose, can act as the guiding principle of educational innovation. The theoretical framework proposes

a synthesis between Christian humanism and digital pedagogies, based on the ethics of care and the responsible use of technology. Through a documentary review and a reflective analysis, a teacher training model is proposed that not only provides training in technical skills (AI, virtual environments) but also cultivates the educator's moral integrity and faith. It is concluded that true educational innovation occurs when technology becomes an instrument at the service of human dignity and the common good.

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Published

2026-01-31

How to Cite

Teacher training from spirituality and innovation: integrating faith, ethics and technology in the 21st century classroom. (2026). Educare Journal Ciudad De Jerusalén, 1(N°2), 32-40. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18446257

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