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In the EFL national curriculum we have so many principles that promote innovation in the classroom, developing thinking, social and creative skill as well. CLIL which is the main foundations for the Ecuadorian Curriculum that is the reason why teachers performing activities are based on real life situations because of the use of communicative approach, in order to get lifelong learning in the students. Also the use of Arts in education is an important part in the learning process because with that promotes social and creative skills. Aditionally, the use of ICT is a great tool that teachers can apply in their activities.
In the other side, it's necessary to mention the disadvantages that has been found in curriculum and that are related with large class size, lack of teacher training, a lot of extracurriculum activities,lack of technological resources, and the lower English level of the students. Also teachers mention some problems with match their lessons with objectives' code system.
Chamba Reyes Mery Cecilia

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To begin with, the Ecuadorian curriculum contains certain advantages. One of them is the arts, being one of the most relevant and interesting threads as it helps the creativity of the students' minds and makes learning entertaining. The Ecuadorian national curriculum allows for innovation in teaching methods and approaches. The learned-centered approach helps in the responsibility for tasks and activities in the students. CLIL is one of the most important approaches, as it improves their overall competence in the target language.

Second, we will discuss the different disadvantages in the Ecuadorian national curriculum. The lack of training of the professionals is one of the main disadvantages since it can be seen that they do not have control of the language and therefore cannot teach it in a good way and causes demotivation in the students. Another thing that causes demotivation is the excessive extracurricular activities, it is known that in order to learn you must review, but that is not always the way. And talking about physical things we can talk about the infrastructure, the scarcity of technological resources and large class size. There are more disadvantages than advantages, which it is hoped that the curriculum will improve for the good of Ecuadorian education.

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The Ecuadorian National Curriculum is considered the main tool for teachers to develop the classes during the school year. For that reason, it is important to analyze some of its important advantages and disadvantages. One of the main advantages is that the language is taught through the arts, which makes the teaching more interesting for the students because, through it, they can demonstrate their creative abilities. The teachers organize projects based on what the students learn during the lessons. Another key point is that the Ecuadorian national curriculum has been updated to introduce new teaching approaches, strategies, and methodologies. For that reason, teachers are able to apply the method that is more adapted to the needs of their classroom.
On the other hand, the Ecuadorian National curriculum presents problems for carrying out successful teaching. The most visible disadvantage is that in the majority of cases, teachers are not well trained to apply the curriculum correctly due to their limited knowledge and skills in using Information and communication technology, resulting in the application of traditional methods focused on teaching grammar and vocabulary.

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Advantages:
Threads presented in the Ecuadorian national curriculum, all the teachers agreed that Language through the Arts was the most relevant and interesting thread of curriculum. by elaborating projects based on what students learn during the lessons, Language through the Arts allows them to show their creativity". Furthermore, when students applied Language through the Arts, by performing activities based on reality and customizing their final projects according to their preferences, it helped them obtain lifelong learning. Additionally it allowed students to connect the content taught in English with the artistic expressions they had as human beings.
the Ecuadorian national curriculum had been updated to introduce the most updated teaching approaches and methodologies, the reality in secondary schools was that EFL teachers still designed their curriculum based on traditional methods of teaching grammar and vocabulary. Another advantage is the integration of authentic activities and engaging materials to foster their students‟ English skills
and motivation to learn English. Also, encouraged the use of technology to improve students‟ language skills, the reality was that schools did not have an Internet connection, and students did not have ICT tools to work in
the classroom

Disadvantages
there was a lack of connection between the Ecuadorian national
curriculum requirements and their teaching in secondary school contexts. Another adventage is the scare technolpgical resources.  Ecuadorian national curriculum principles and their actual teaching practices. The
lack of contextualization of the curriculum and the complex code-based planning
process were the main barriers that Ecuadorian English teachers found difficult to apply in their classrooms.
Name : Ordoñez Jemima

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Advantages:

The curriculum mandates the students should graduate with an intermediate level of English in the 4 skills, which is a B1 according to the CEFR. Also, they apply innovating activities through the Arts. Another advantage is that they taking into consideration communicative approaches.

Disadvantages:

One of the disadvantages is the lack of teaching training, since the little knowlegde they have about teaching. Another reason is the unmotivated students as well as the little access of English outside the classroom.
Also, the lack of class time and the infrastructure with smalls classrooms that does not encompass the amount of students and the absence of air conditioning that does not provide confortability, affect the curriculum.

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Darlin Pereira

-Advantages

There are several advantages about the Ecuadorian national curriculum. For instance, it establishes the importance of developing thinking, social and creative skills to support learning. Also, the curriculum is aimed to help students improve their overall competence in the target language. Besides this, it is well organized and incorporates current teaching approaches and methods to teach EFL. Therefore, there are several positive aspects to highlight about the curriculum.

-Disadvantages

Although the Ecuadorian national curriculum has many advantages, there are some challenges that hinder the success of English teaching. For example, the principles and expectations do not match the reality of teaching and learning. Also, the national curriculum does not cover important factors such as teaching students with special needs, so using the curriculum in planning is not efficient. In addition, there is an excess of mandatory and desirable objectives to accomplish at each school year and a confusing coding system to plan the syllabus. All these factors mentioned above impede the correct application of the national curriculum in public schools.

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Advantages
The curriculum can improve the motivation yo learn English throughout the aplication of strategies and teaching methods like: CLT, CLIL, others.
The methods are a kind of guidelines or assitance for the teachers and students.
Disadvantages
The incorrect use for the communicative language teaching (CLT) is the most mentioned and widely used methdology, though the found it is not used correctly in most instances.

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Advantage of Ecuadorian Curriculum
A curriculum of a school ( center en public schools )  helps to plan the education process or procedure and consists of a continuous chain of activities that enable teachers as well as students to achieve educational goals. For example, A lesson plan is a curriculum used by the teacher in the schools.
Disadvantages of Ecuadorian Curriculum
There are some factors such as infrastructure where it is due to lack of resources, pedagogical related factor where teachers need more knowledge about students with special needs for me these are the most important but there are more and A new challenge for teachers is to create a new curriculum so that students can learn and not be governed by an old one.

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According to the first reading one shows some disadvantages such as the lack of contextualization of the curricula, the limited knowledge and skills that are used in ICT, for example, in a classroom a teacher does not have developed the appropriate level to teach their students so they will not be able to develop their skills.
While the second reading shows the lack of training for teachers because it is not mandatory for them to be trained, so students do not receive the correct methodology in the classroom.

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ADVANTAGES
The Ecuadorian curriculum has many advantages to teach EFL. For example, teachers say that the curriculum is generally well organized and planned, including current methods and approaches that can provide students good learning like CLT and CLIL, or Language though Arts, which teachers say that by performing activities based on reality and  customizing their final projects according to their preferences, it helped them obtain lifelong learning. Also, teachers say that the content of the course books is updated, engaged and contextualized. And finally, the curriculum state that all the EFL teachers must have a high level of English, this way ensuring a proper teaching for the students.

DISADVANTAGES
Although the advantages, the curriculum also has many disadvantage for the EFL teachers. One disadvantage is the lack of teacher training, even though teachers should have an especifc level, not all teachers have the necesary level, which some teachers say affect the planning of the curriculum, since they have not been training for that. Another disadvantage is that the books only focus on reading and writing activities, which not allow students to develop communicative skills. Other disadvantage is the lack of resources, some teachers for example, say that they have classroom that are not big enough, which impedes the development of the methods state in the curriculum. And finally, the students level don't go along with the one in the curriculum, this making difficult to teachers to apply the methods, since not all students have the same level and make it difficult to teach the same to everyone.

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The benefits are that it helps on the develop of reinforcement students’ weaknesses to provide their macro skills into practice during the class. It is based on curriculum reform through various aspects to focus on the student’s success.

The obstacles are that have limited resources and that’s a factor that demotivated English teacher to work effectively.
Some other factors that makes students' level of proficiency low are the lack of motivation for the excessive extracurricular activities and the infrastructure of the facilities, the lack of training for teachers which makes it difficult for them to adapt to the curriculum.

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Advantage: The curriculum promotes inclusive education by catering to the diverse needs of students. It recognizes the importance of adapting teaching methods and materials to meet the individual needs of learners.
Disadvantage: Critics argue that the curriculum doesn't adequately prioritize vocational. While the curriculum includes academic subjects, there is a perceived lack of emphasis on practical skills development and vocational training. This can hinder students' ability to acquire specialized skills needed for specific careers.

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Some of the advantages of the Ecuadorian National Curriculum  is that professional development activities are designed so that teachers have ample opportunities for experiential learning and addressing curricular change and reflective practice. Another benefit, is that with the change of the curriculum came up to date methodologies, strategies and various types of technology to promote English language learning throughout the country. The methodologies discussed in Currículo lengua extranjera (2016) include content and language integrated  learning (CLIL), communicative language teaching (CLT) and the use of technology for educational purposes, which support and aid in EFL learning. The curriculum defines clear learning outcomes for English language learners, specifying the knowledge, skills, and competencies they should develop at each educational level. This clarity can guide teachers in designing their lessons and assessing student progress

The teaching reality within the limited resources is a disadvantage of the Ecuadorian curriculum. For example, public schools only have internet connection in the administrative offices and some students do not have cell phones, which hinders using ICT in the class. Also, the teachers faced several challenge in putting the planned curriculum into action due to different contextual and practical limitations. These factors are large class size, a lack of teacher training and professional development, an the heavy caused by compulsory extra-curriculum activities. Another major pedagogical disadvantage mentioned by the teachers is the mandated law that all students must be included in the regular classroom. This was explained that in almost every class there is one or more special needs student included in the general population and it is the teachers’ job to create materials for them, plan activities and use methodology that includes these students.

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Advantage.
The Ecuadorian national curriculum advantage aims on provide a wider view to the policies that a classroom has to follow, also, it provides some fundamental cores to archieve the learning process, like the learner-centered approach, in this approach the focus is to students to share responsibilities for activities and task, this is a great advantage in which students can share their knowledge in a better way.

Disadvantage.
Even though the Ecuadorian curriculum helps to follow a more structured class thanks to the regulations and policies established, for many teachers it's not that easy to follow the curriculum. If the curriculum ask for a better development of the English activities, then teachers faces some issues because many schools doesn't have enough interest on capacity the teachers, same with the lack of materials like computers, a kind of electronic device that not every school have. Another  disadvantage it's the students with their low English level, something that is difficult to correct since English classes are not daily and in some cases are not even 2 hours per day.

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As advantages teacher’s consider “Language through the Arts” threads as the most outstanding and interesting aspect applied in the classroom. Also Qualitative analysis of the interview transcripts revealed some interesting insights into the Ecuadorian teachers' beliefs and reported practice these findings showed that the teachers were positive about the principles and innovation in the new curriculum designed by the Ministry of Education.

On the other hand  teachers faced several challenge in putting the planned curriculum into action due to different contextual and practical limitations. These factors are large class size, a lack of teacher training and professional development, an the heavy caused by compulsory extra-curriculum activities, in the same way teachers who are poorly trained and have insufficient knowledge of the English language, unmotivated students, classes with many students, teachers who have too many assigned class hours.

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The Ecuadorian curriculum has the advantage of showing the vision of education that teachers want for students, the curriculum allows teachers to teach what learning should be oriented on the other hand this curricular reform has 5 principles the first has a student-centered approach, the second is the communicative teaching of languages, the third is that Ecuadorian EFL students should reach level B1 of the CEFR by the end of secondary school, the fourth establishes the importance of developing thinking, social and importance of developing thinking, social and creative skills and finally the fifth is based on the EFL approach to help students improve their overall language proficiency. An example of this would be the EFL method which is the teaching of English to young learners.

As a disadvantage we have poor teacher training, one of the challenges Ecuadorian secondary EFL teachers were facing when implementing the new national curriculum because not all students have the same level of English, an example of this is the lack of
technical equipment and teachers' knowledge and skills in ICT, and the necessary
ICT, and the necessary participation of teachers in extracurricular activities and there are teachers who teach in their own way and not according to the curricular reform for the simple fact of not having a good contextualization in the Ecuadorian curriculum.

Poveda Casquete Jaislin

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The Ecuadorian national curriculum offers us many benefits and strengths in student learning.  Firstly, it highlights the alignment between teachers' beliefs and the curriculum, ensuring a cohesive and effective educational experience.  In addition, the findings found in these works emphasize the positive impact of the curricular reform in improving language proficiency, critical thinking skills and intercultural competence among students, fostering the integral growth of students and preparing them for the challenges of a globalized world as it provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the challenges they face in English language education, enabling them to develop a critical awareness of issues and devise effective strategies to overcome them.  In addition, the curriculum encourages students to engage in reflective practice, allowing them to analyze their own teaching approaches and adapt them to meet the diverse needs of learners.  Through this process, students cultivate a deeper understanding of pedagogical principles and enhance their ability to create inclusive and effective learning environments. Overall, the curriculum fosters a proactive and informed approach to teaching the English language, empowering students to contribute to positive change in Ecuador's public schools and promote better language education for all students.

But at the same time, the curriculum also present several challenges. The first of these is the mismatch between teachers' beliefs and the national curriculum reform as many teachers hold deeply held beliefs and practices that are not fully addressed or supported by the reformed curriculum, leading to inconsistency and implementation difficulties. In addition, curriculum reform often focuses on rote learning such as memorizing grammar rules, vocabulary, and test preparation rather than promoting critical thinking and communication skills, hindering the development students' general language skills, causing them to present a great lack of emphasis on practical language skills and effective communication, such as having fluent conversations in real life.  Another challenge is the lack of adequate training and professional development opportunities for teachers to understand and effectively implement the new curriculum exacerbates these challenges, as insufficient resources, including outdated textbooks and limited access to technology, further impede effective language teaching. Additionally, the large class sizes prevalent in public schools make it difficult for teachers to provide individual attention and personalized instruction to students. Finally, if these drawbacks and challenges could be addressed it would be a great help to improve English language teaching and foster a more communicative and student-centered approach in Ecuadorian education.

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The Ecuadorian National Curriculum has plenty advantages and disadvantages. To start, in the advantages could be mentioned the inclusion of the content and language integrated learning (CLIL), communicative language teaching (CLT) and the use of technology for educational purposes. This curriculum tried to improve the quality of English teaching and learning.

Some of the obstacles that are seen in the classrooms are the lack of teacher training and technological resources, the low level of English of students as well as a lack of motivation in them. On the other hand, to focus on the Ecuadorian National Curriculum the disadvantages are the excessive extracurricular activities. In addition, planning and teaching lessons according to the Ecuadorian Curriculum since it was difficult due to the lack of training in the pedagogical areas mentioned in the curriculum and there is not enough time to plan it. those factors create difficulties applying the curriculum from the country.

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The Ecuadorian national curriculum brings several advantages and strengths to the education system and student learning and development. Firstly the most important strength of the Ecuadorian national curriculum is its emphasis on critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The curriculum encourages students to think critically, analyze information, and solve complex problems. This helps students develop their cognitive abilities and prepares them for higher education and the workforce. Additionally, the curriculum incorporates hands-on learning experiences and practical applications, which further enhance student engagement and understanding of the subjects.

While the Ecuadorian national curriculum has several strengths, it also faces certain challenges and drawbacks. One major challenge is the lack of sufficient resources and infrastructure to support the implementation of the curriculum effectively. Many schools, especially in rural and underprivileged areas, struggle to provide the necessary materials, technology, and qualified teachers to deliver the curriculum as intended. This can limit the quality of education students receive and hinder their overall development. Another challenge of the Ecuadorian national curriculum is its standardized nature. The curriculum is designed to be uniform across the country, which may not take into account the unique needs and strengths of individual students. Some students may excel in certain areas or have different learning styles, but the curriculum may not adequately cater to their needs. This can result in a one-size-fits-all approach that may not fully optimize student learning and development. Additionally, the standardized nature of the curriculum can lead to a focus on memorization rather than deeper understanding and critical thinking skills.

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The Ecuadorian curriculum sets out its educational model. Within this framework, it is worth mentioning that in Ecuador the curriculum is aimed at promoting the development and socialization of the new generations of Ecuadorians. We can say that the curriculum embodies coherence not only in terms of wording, since it is evident that it is framed in a contextual, social, political and pedagogical plane, which ensures the educational processes for early childhood. One of the benefits of the Ecuadorian curriculum is that it is very useful to be able to order for teachers as it helps to maximize the learning process of each of the students.

One of the disadvantages that I could find is that there are not enough resources in a classroom as this is a good sign to improve student learning, a good example of this would be the lack of computers in an English lab, this is important because students can work on their own and so they can be evaluated individually.

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An advantage of the Ecuadorian curriculum is that over time it has evolved, introducing new methodologies and areas of study, also this is a help because it shows step by step what is needed for students to obtain new knowledge at the end of the school year.

One of the disadvantages is the lack of teacher training, the curriculum needs teachers to be trained to properly teach the subjects that are needed, also, there are some factors that affect the number of students, if the number is greater than necessary there may be problems, since the classes would not reach everyone in the same way, this is why Ecuador is listed as one of the countries with a low level of English.

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The ecuadorian national curriculum provides flexibility and adaptability to meet the diverse needs of students. It allows for different teaching methods, instructional strategies, and assessment techniques, enabling educators to cater to the individual learning styles and abilities of students. Aligns with international standards, enhances the recognition and portability of Ecuadorian education globally. It focuses not only on the acquisition of knowledge but also on the development of skills, attitudes, and values.

Ecuadorian national curriculum has some disadvantages said by teachers. When teachers planning a lesson, it a waste of time to match the general objectives' codes, they said that its confusing and demotivating, there is a congruence between the curriculum and their actual teaching practice. Also influences the student motivation in the classroom, some students lost the interest because the excessive extra curricular activities. It's imposible to carried out the curriculum when students even have different English level in the same classroom,  are some obstacles that affect the classroom.

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Based on EFL teachers' belief in Ecuador provides some advantages. One of those advantage it provides valuable insight into students perspective on assessment, teaching materials for example the study shows that teachers were positive about their principles and innovation in the new curriculum. This proves that ability of a teacher to improve their Knowledge and the resources that they have in order to achieve the class objective in a correct way.

In the other hand there are certain disadvantages that hinders effective curriculum. On of them is the large class size mention in the study can be limited individualized attention and interaction between students and teachers for instance in some public institutions is difficult for the teacher to achieve the class obejtive without enough space and materials so they opt for divide the class in group but not always works.

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One of the advantages of the Ecuadorian Curriculum on the teaching of the English language is that it has interactive activities, focused on the development of the language through different current methods, which is excellent, since as time progresses many theories and methods arise on the teaching a second language, these can evolve, transform to achieve the educational objective. Besides, The activities that are within the Ecuadorian Curriculum of education are based on the development of speech, of effective communication, rather than the development of content such as grammar.

On the other hand, in disadvantages we can have that the Ecuadorian education curriculum is not up to par with the level of the students, therefore, it can be difficult for teachers to follow it to the letter. For this reason, teachers try to change it so that it is consistent with the level of the students. Another disadvantage is the lack of financing or technological equipment to carry out the activities required in the curriculum and this also demands that teachers be trained to handle technological equipment and adapt to new learning strategies, which is complicated, since many teachers do not feel safe with this change and seek to stay in traditional teaching.

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A main advantage would be that it tries to promote the use of ICTs in the classroom, therefore the teaching-learning process would be streamlined. Another could be that it tries to make the classes more dynamic and interactive, so that students learn by doing through new activities that allow them to use meaningful language and interact with their classmates. The new curriculum tries to renew and improve the way in which English is taught.

The disadvantages of this new curriculum is that the government does not prepare the establishments and staff as such before implementing this new plan. Teachers are not trained to make use of these new tools and implement them in the classroom. And already touching the subject of the tools, the classrooms are not equipped with what is necessary, so there are complications to put the curriculum into practice. In addition, the old traditional teaching model continues to be preserved, which makes it impossible to achieve the goals set.

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The Ecuadorian national EFL curriculum have the follow advantages: It establishes epistemological foundations, pedagogical methodologies, and a coding system to design micro- curricular planning. This curriculum is also meant to be applied to all public schools. It also presents a framework for English learning based on global engagement, social and thinking skills, and the foundation of lifelong learning. A last advantage is that The Ecuadorian national curriculum proposes five core principles. The first one is the learner-centered approach. For example: The students need to be focused on share responsibilities for activities and tasks, this is widely used in language teaching. The second is communicative language teaching. For example: Students do a lot expositions to achieve fluency in speaking. The third principle is related to the Common European Framework of References, Ecuadorian EFL students must achieve the CEFR Level B1 by the end of secondary school in terms of language competence. Regarding the fourth core principle, the curriculum establishes the importance of developing thinking, social and creative skills to support learning English for lifelong learning. For example: Students are able to communicate without problems in real life conversations.

Finally, the fifth principle is based on the CLIL approach to help students improve their overall competence in the target language.

Now the Ecuadorian national EFL curriculum also have disadvantages which are the follow:

There are factor that affect EFL and ELT related to pedagogy, these are planning and teaching lessons according to the mandated Ecuadorian curriculum. Many said that it’s very difficult to plan and implement in their classrooms because they hadn’t been trained in the pedagogical areas mentioned in the curriculum and aren’t given enough time to plan. The lack of contextualization of the curriculum and the complex code-based planning process were the main barriers that Ecuadorian English teachers found difficult to apply in their classrooms. Many teachers mentioned that when they did try and do English clubs or extra activities to promote English language learning the authorities of their school did not support them and in the end, they could not complete the activities they would plan.

A last disadvantage is that there is a disconnect from the English language curriculum and policy and the actual classroom reality. This finding may be a main reason that English language competency may be low throughout the country.

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The curriculum serves as a guide for teachers, allowing them to follow a series of steps and actions in order to achieve learning goals. In addition, the well-organized curriculum incorporates current approaches and teaching methods to teach English as a foreign language more effectively. On the other hand, it also includes standards and practices for teaching students with special needs, thus providing inclusion in the educational environment.

On the other hand, the implementation of the curriculum can have its complications. Many teachers claim that it is somewhat complex to understand and that not everyone has received adequate training to understand how it works and its application in the classroom. Also, the activities contained in the curriculum are not always fully supported by the authorities or the institutions lack the necessary technological resources to develop the proposed activities. Finally, the same advantage of inclusion mentioned above becomes a problem for teachers who are not prepared to teach students with special needs, so they mention that it is complex to design a planning in which all students are included as one.

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The Ecuadorian curriculum is developed for students whose mother tongue is not English. it has some positive features that benefit students in their EFL classes, for example, it has a focus on different cultural and linguistic backgrounds. In addition to recognizing authentic, culturally relevant production of information to facilitate understanding.
On the other hand, it has been verified that many of the proposed objectives cannot be met due to various factors such as the infrastructure of educational centers in poor condition, which do not allow activities to be carried out optimally. In addition, it is known that Ecuador has a low level of English language proficiency, so teachers have had to use L1 for the development of classes, which can cause confusion for students. Also, the lack of materials such as projectors, computers or even a fan, can cause difficulties during the teaching process. Another factor is the lack of teacher training that does not allow them to adapt to what the curriculum dictates, having to adapt it to the environment and to what is available to them.

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The Ecuadorian national curriculum has several advantages and strengths that contribute to student learning and development. Additionally, the curriculum emphasizes the development of important skills such as critical thinking.It also incorporates local cultural elements, fostering a sense of identity and pride among students

Some of the disadvantages of the Ecuadorian national curriculum in practice: Disadvantages is Limited flexibility to cater to individual student needs or interests and Inadequate resources and infrastructure to fully implement the curriculum in some regions of the country. Possible overemphasis on theoretical knowledge, potentially neglecting practical skills.

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One advantage of the national curriculum is that it provides a standardized education system that ensures all students receive the same quality of education. This helps to promote equity in education and reduce disparities between schools in different regions. For example, the Ministry of Education has implemented a program called "Todos ABC" which aims to provide all children with access to quality education, regardless of their socioeconomic background or geographic location. This program has resulted in increased enrollment rates and improved academic performance in rural areas.

However, one disadvantage of the national curriculum is that it can be too rigid and does not allow for individualized learning or cater to different learning styles. This can lead to a lack of engagement among some students and limit their potential for academic success. For example, some students may struggle with traditional classroom instruction and benefit from more hands-on, experiential learning opportunities. Additionally, there is a lack of flexibility in the curriculum with regard to incorporating new technologies and teaching methods that may better serve students' needs. As such, there are calls for greater flexibility in the national curriculum to allow for more personalized learning experiences.

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The Ecuadorian national curriculum in practice presents various strengths and advantages that positively impact student learning and development. A notable benefit is its commitment to providing a comprehensive education that covers a wide range of subjects such as mathematics, sciences, social sciences, languages, and arts. This approach equips students with a diverse set of skills and knowledge, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving abilities.Moreover, the curriculum places a strong emphasis on inclusive education, aiming to provide equal opportunities for all students, regardless of their background or abilities. By accommodating diverse learning needs and styles, the curriculum promotes an inclusive classroom environment that encourages collaboration and respect among students.

However, the implementation of the Ecuadorian national curriculum also faces challenges and drawbacks. One particular obstacle is the potential overcrowding of curriculum content, which may lead to a rushed and superficial approach to teaching and learning. With a broad range of subjects to cover, teachers may find it challenging to delve deeply into each topic, hindering the development of critical thinking and analytical skills. To address this issue, clear guidelines and priorities should be provided to help teachers focus on essential knowledge and skills. Additionally, the curriculum's effectiveness may vary across regions and schools, resulting in inconsistent educational experiences. Factors such as resource availability, teacher training, and infrastructure can significantly impact the quality of education students receive. To ensure equitable access to a high-quality education, efforts should be made to address these disparities and provide necessary support to schools in rural or economically disadvantaged areas.

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Advantages of Ecuadorian Curriculum

The Ecuadorian curriculum places significant emphasis on English teaching, offering a multitude of advantages and strengths that greatly contribute to students' learning and development in this area. One key benefit is the early introduction of English language instruction, starting from primary school. This early exposure to English fosters linguistic flexibility and enhances cognitive development, allowing students to acquire language skills more efficiently. The curriculum also emphasizes the development of all language competencies, including reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Through a well-designed curriculum, students engage in diverse activities such as group discussions, debates, presentations, and writing exercises, which promote effective communication and language fluency. Furthermore, the curriculum integrates authentic materials, such as literature, news articles, and multimedia resources, enabling students to broaden their cultural understanding while improving their language proficiency. Additionally, the curriculum encourages interactive and communicative teaching methods, such as role-plays, simulations, and language games, which make the learning process engaging and enjoyable. By providing a balanced focus on grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and practical language use, the Ecuadorian curriculum equips students with the necessary skills to communicate effectively in English, empowering them for future academic and professional pursuits.
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Disadvantage of Ecuadorian curriculum

The Ecuadorian curriculum in English teaching presents several challenges and drawbacks that teachers may encounter. One significant drawback is the limited availability of resources and materials specifically designed for English language instruction. Teachers may face difficulties in accessing up-to-date textbooks, supplementary materials, and technological resources that align with the curriculum's objectives. This lack of resources can impede teachers' ability to provide diverse and engaging lessons that cater to different learning styles and preferences. . Furthermore, the large class sizes commonly found in Ecuadorian schools can pose a challenge for teachers in providing individualized attention and feedback to each student. With limited time and resources, it becomes demanding for teachers to address the unique learning needs of each student and offer personalized support. Additionally, due to limited professional development opportunities and support, teachers may struggle to keep up with the latest teaching methodologies and approaches in English language instruction. This can hinder their ability to employ innovative and effective strategies in the classroom. To mitigate these challenges, it is essential to invest in professional development programs, provide teachers with adequate resources, and promote collaboration among educators to share best practices and overcome the drawbacks associated with the Ecuadorian curriculum in English teaching.

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The Ecuadorian National Curriculum is a important document for the Ecuadorian education, and the advantages of this document is the use of projects, which works in the development of creativity in the students, the students work in groups, and the collaborative work increased in them, and the result is that we will have a new generation of people with good skills of investigation, creativity, they can work or study in groups without problems.

However, this document has some problems, and one of those problems and what I personally consider is the biggest one, is the way in how the foreing language is divided in the schools, it is supposed that every student has a B1 level when they graduated from school, but the reality is that they have a lower level, a really basic level, and the disadvantage of the curriculum is that they put the students of different levels in a same group, and it cause a learning delay in the foreing language level, or they will get bored of the class because they will have a class of topic that they already knows, and so many problems that have the curriculum.

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Please write two paragraphs discussing the advantages and disadvantages of the Ecuadorian national curriculum in practice. In the first paragraph, focus on highlighting the benefits and strengths of the curriculum, explaining how it contributes to student learning and development. In the second paragraph, discuss the drawbacks or challenges you may have encountered in the previous readings. Remember to provide specific examples and support your ideas with evidence. Enjoy the activity.

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Please write two paragraphs discussing the advantages and disadvantages of the Ecuadorian national curriculum in practice. In the first paragraph, focus on highlighting the benefits and strengths of the curriculum, explaining how it contributes to student learning and development. In the second paragraph, discuss the drawbacks or challenges you may have encountered in the previous readings. Remember to provide specific examples and support your ideas with evidence. Enjoy the activity.