Abstract

LAVIN-VERASTEGUI, Jesús  and  FARIAS-MARTINEZ, Gabriela-María. Educational profile and practices of teachers oriented towards innovation in business schools in Mexico. Rev. iberoam. educ. super [online]. 2012, vol.3, n.6, pp.117-128. ISSN 2007-2872.

It is of especial transcendence for business schools in Mexico to confront the demands for social and academic quality in higher education. Challenged by change, the teacher is the central actor in the processes of educational innovation. The main objective of this exploratory-descriptive piece of research was to get to know the characteristics of the profile and educational practices of an innovating teacher in business schools in Mexico. In order to achieve this, qualitative and quantitative research techniques were combined, applied to teachers and directors of institutions affiliated to the National Association of Faculties and Schools of Accounting and Management (ANFECA). Results suggest that creativity, the incorporation of technology and collegiate work are key elements for promoting educational innovation in accounting and management disciplines in Mexico.

Keywords : educational innovation; accounting and management; teacher professional development.