Combatiendo la deserción escolar: el potencial de la educación ambiental en los espacios alternos de agricultura y pesca en la comunidad de Torrecilla Alta
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Figueroa De León, Javier
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La deserción escolar en Puerto Rico representa un problema persistente que limita el desarrollo de los jóvenes y refuerza los ciclos de pobreza y desigualdad, especialmente en comunidades rurales con escaso acceso a la educación formal y oportunidades laborales. Este estudio se enfoca en la población de 16 a 19 años que no asiste a ninguna institución académica y en adultos de 20 a 30 años sin diploma de escuela superior en el Barrio Torrecilla Alta, Canóvanas, una zona con altos índices de abandono escolar y vulnerabilidad económica. Ante esta problemática, la propuesta plantea la creación de un centro educativo vocacional especializado en la pesca y la agricultura sostenible, aprovechando los recursos naturales y económicos del área para ofrecer formación práctica y fomentar el empleo local. La iniciativa busca proporcionar una alternativa accesible y funcional para los jóvenes y adultos de la comunidad, permitiéndoles desarrollar habilidades que promuevan su integración social y económica. A través de un análisis del contexto socioeconómico y de estrategias educativas alternas, la investigación propone un modelo de enseñanza que combina el aprendizaje práctico con el fortalecimiento de la identidad cultural. Este enfoque busca no solo reducir la deserción escolar, sino también generar un impacto positivo en el desarrollo de la comunidad, promoviendo la autosuficiencia, la sostenibilidad y la revitalización económica a través de actividades productivas alineadas con las tradiciones y necesidades del entorno. De esta manera, se promueve un modelo educativo que contribuye a la transformación social y económica de la región, garantizando un futuro más prometedor para las nuevas generaciones.
School dropout in Puerto Rico represents a persistent problem that limits the development of young people and reinforces cycles of poverty and inequality, especially in rural communities with limited access to formal education and job opportunities. This study focuses on the population aged 16 to 19 who are not attending any academic institution and adults aged 20 to 30 without a high school diploma in the Torrecilla Alta neighborhood of Canóvanas, an area with high rates of school abandonment and economic vulnerability. In response to this issue, the proposal suggests the creation of a vocational educational center specializing in fishing and sustainable agriculture, taking advantage of the area’s natural and economic resources to offer practical training and encourage local employment. The initiative aims to provide an accessible and functional alternative for the youth and adults of the community, allowing them to develop skills that promote their social and economic integration. Through an analysis of the socioeconomic context and alternative educational strategies, the research proposes a teaching model that combines hands-on learning with the strengthening of cultural identity. This approach seeks not only to reduce school dropout rates but also to generate a positive impact on community development by promoting self-sufficiency, sustainability, and economic revitalization through productive activities aligned with local traditions and needs. In this way, the proposal promotes an educational model that contributes to the social and economic transformation of the region, ensuring a more promising future for new generations.
School dropout in Puerto Rico represents a persistent problem that limits the development of young people and reinforces cycles of poverty and inequality, especially in rural communities with limited access to formal education and job opportunities. This study focuses on the population aged 16 to 19 who are not attending any academic institution and adults aged 20 to 30 without a high school diploma in the Torrecilla Alta neighborhood of Canóvanas, an area with high rates of school abandonment and economic vulnerability. In response to this issue, the proposal suggests the creation of a vocational educational center specializing in fishing and sustainable agriculture, taking advantage of the area’s natural and economic resources to offer practical training and encourage local employment. The initiative aims to provide an accessible and functional alternative for the youth and adults of the community, allowing them to develop skills that promote their social and economic integration. Through an analysis of the socioeconomic context and alternative educational strategies, the research proposes a teaching model that combines hands-on learning with the strengthening of cultural identity. This approach seeks not only to reduce school dropout rates but also to generate a positive impact on community development by promoting self-sufficiency, sustainability, and economic revitalization through productive activities aligned with local traditions and needs. In this way, the proposal promotes an educational model that contributes to the social and economic transformation of the region, ensuring a more promising future for new generations.
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