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The interrelationship between the
administrative work of teachers
and the effective development of
classes: implications and strategies
for a comprehensive educational
management
La interrelación entre el trabajo administrativo de los
docentes y el desarrollo efectivo de las clases:
implicaciones y estrategias para una gestión educativa
integral
Luis Aníbal Vasco Delgado
Mgtr. Professor, Faculty of Industrial Engineering, Universidad de Guayaquil,
luis.vascod@ug.edu.ec, Orcid 0009-0002-3093-2493.
Betty Azucena Macas Padilla
Mgtr. Faculty of Chemical Engineering, betty.macasp@ug.edu.ec; Orcid 0009-0006-2317-
6086.
Geovanny Francisco Ruiz Muñoz
Mgtr. Professor, Faculty of Chemical Sciences, Universidad de Guayaquil,
geovanny.ruizm@ug.edu.ec, Orcid 0000-0001-7529-6342.
Juan Carlos Vasco Delgado
Mgtr. Professor of the Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Head of Training and Career Plan
of the Universidad de Guayaquil, juan.vascod@ug.edu.ec, Orcid 0000-0003-0587-9758.
ABSTRACT
This academic scientific article analyzes the interrelation between
teachers' administrative work and the effective development of classes,
and presents the implications and strategies for an integral
educational management. The objective is to highlight the importance
of good administrative management by teachers to optimize the
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teaching-learning process. In the introduction, the relationship
between teachers' administrative work and the effective development
of classes is established, pointing out the relevance of this topic in the
current educational context. Then, in the development, different
aspects related to these variables are addressed, including resource
management, time organization, curricular planning, evaluation,
school climate and student support. Concrete examples are presented
and recent research is cited to support the arguments.
RESUMEN
Este artículo científico académico analiza la interrelación entre el
trabajo administrativo de los docentes y el desarrollo efectivo de las
clases, y presenta las implicaciones y estrategias para una gestión
educativa integral. El objetivo es resaltar la importancia de una buena
gestión administrativa por parte de los docentes para optimizar el
proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje. En la introducción, se establece la
relación entre el trabajo administrativo de los docentes y el desarrollo
efectivo de las clases, señalando la relevancia de este tema en el
contexto educativo actual. Luego, en el desarrollo, se abordan
diferentes aspectos relacionados con estas variables, incluyendo la
gestión de recursos, la organización del tiempo, la planificación
curricular, la evaluación, el clima escolar y el apoyo a los alumnos. Se
presentan ejemplos concretos y se citan investigaciones recientes para
apoyar los argumentos.
Keywords / Palabras clave
teaching, higher education, time management, educational
management.
enseñanza, educación superior, gestión del tiempo, gestión educativa
Introduction
The relationship between teachers' administrative work and the
effective development of classes is a crucial issue in educational
management. Teachers are not only responsible for imparting
knowledge, but must also perform administrative tasks that influence
the quality of teaching. Administrative work encompasses activities
such as curriculum planning, time management, resource
management, evaluation and student support.
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Efficient management of these administrative tasks is essential for
effective classroom development. When teachers dedicate time and
effort to curriculum planning, for example, they can design coherent
didactic sequences adapted to the needs of the students. Likewise,
good time management makes it possible to make the most of class
time and maintain an adequate pace of learning.
The academic literature has highlighted the importance of these
variables and has explored different strategies for comprehensive
educational management. For example, the use of technological tools
has been suggested to streamline resource management and
communication with students and their families. Likewise, the
influence of school climate on the development of classes has been
investigated and strategies have been proposed to promote a favorable
learning environment.
In this article, these variables will be explored in depth and different
approaches and strategies that can contribute to comprehensive
educational management will be presented. The positive implications
of teachers' administrative work in the effective development of classes
will be analyzed and concrete examples will be provided to illustrate
these ideas. Then, strategies used by teachers to optimize their
administrative management will be explored and short quotations
from recent research will be presented to support the arguments.
Materials and Methods
Attention to diversity is an essential aspect of teachers' administrative
work. Teachers must identify the individual needs of students and
provide them with the necessary support to ensure their academic
success. The implementation of differentiated and adaptive teaching
strategies is essential to address the different abilities and learning
styles present in the classroom. Research has highlighted the
importance of educational inclusion and attention to diversity in the
effective development of classrooms (Gómez et al., 2022). Providing
appropriate resources and strategies for each student allows everyone
to reach their full potential.
In summary, the administrative work of teachers plays a fundamental
role in the effective development of classes. Efficient resource
management, adequate time management, coherent curricular
planning, formative assessment, a positive school climate and support
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for diversity are key aspects in achieving comprehensive educational
management.
Results
In order to obtain concrete data on the positive implications of
teachers' administrative work and the strategies used for
comprehensive educational management, a survey was conducted
among 332 teachers from different educational institutions. The main
results are presented below:
Table 1. Positive implications of administrative teaching work
Positive Implications
Better organization of time
Increased student participation
Improved academic performance
Positive learning environment
Personalized attention to students
Note: Teachers of the University of Guayaquil.
Table 2. strategies for comprehensive educational management
Strategies
Percentage
Use of educational technology
82%
Collaboration between teachers
76%
Standards-based curriculum planning
68%
Effective feedback
87%
Promotion of a positive school climate
79%
Implementation of differentiated
teaching strategies
71%
Note: Teachers of the University of Guayaquil.
These results indicate that the administrative work of teachers has a
positive impact on the effective development of classes. The adequate
organization of time, student participation, academic performance,
positive learning environment and personalized attention are some of
the positive implications identified.
In addition, various strategies used by teachers for comprehensive
educational management are highlighted, such as the use of
educational technology, collaboration among teachers, curriculum
planning based on standards, effective feedback, promotion of a
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positive school climate and implementation of differentiated teaching
strategies.
Conclusions
The efficient management of teachers' administrative work has a
positive impact on the effective development of classes, promoting a
better organization of time, greater student participation, better
academic performance, a positive learning environment and
personalized attention. The use of technological tools in the
management of educational resources facilitates curricular planning
and enriches the students' learning experience.
Collaboration among teachers is fundamental to improve the quality
of teaching, allowing the exchange of ideas and the adaptation of
resources to different educational contexts. Curriculum planning
based on educational standards contributes to a more effective
development of classes, aligning content and activities with the
established learning objectives.
Effective feedback gives students the opportunity to improve their
learning by providing specific and constructive comments that allow
them to understand their strengths and areas for improvement.
Promoting a positive school climate and supporting diversity are key
elements in ensuring an environment conducive to learning, where all
students can reach their full academic and emotional potential.
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