Strategies for diversity in Ecuador based on emotional intelligence and educational inclusión [Estrategias para la diversidad en Ecuador desde la inteligencia emocional e inclusión educativa]
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inclusive education, emotional intelligence, cultural diversityAbstract
Student diversity in Ecuador demands pedagogical models that integrate socio-emotional skills as fundamental elements of educational inclusion. This research analysed the strategies available to address diversity by integrating emotional intelligence as a constituent component of educational inclusion. A systematic review of 18 specialised references published between 2016 and 2025 was conducted, covering Latin American and international contexts. The results present an integrative model structured around five interrelated components: development of basic socio-emotional skills, specialised teacher training, curricular and methodological adaptation, construction of an inclusive organisational climate, and continuous impact assessment. International evidence confirms that the development of emotional skills contributes significantly to student well-being and facilitates the appreciation of diversity. The Ecuadorian context, characterised by its ethnic, linguistic and socioeconomic diversity, requires comprehensive approaches that transform teacher training processes, institutional guidelines and intersectoral coordination to ensure truly equitable educational trajectories.
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