Theoretical and methodological foundations of research for the teaching of Geography of Venezuela.

Abstract

The conditions of the current historical moment, demand to encourage research in different educational levels, with the purpose
of understanding the contemporary world, characterized by its changes and transformations. In this context, geography is a fundamental area of
learning given its high social content, although alienated in its formative work with the developing epoch, due to its affection for descriptive
geography and traditional pedagogy. For this reason, theoretical and methodological foundations of the research for the teaching of Geography
are proposed, in students of the 3rd year of the E.T.A Gervasio Rubio. The methodology used was qualitative in the modality of I.A.P and field
design, using observation techniques and the survey, and as a scenario the 3rd year section A of the E.T.A. As for the results, they show that
students do not know the objective of geography, do not have basic research foundations, do not know geographic research and local space as
a resource, this makes it possible to show that learning is outdated and lacks the contributions of the investigation, according to it some
recommendations and reflections are established. Finally, a proposal is made focused on the development of a research culture to streamline
and update the process of teaching and geographic learning.