VIRTUALIZED NON-FORMAL EDUCATION. THE CASE OF THE SCOUT GROUPS IN CHILE

Authors

Abstract

This research explores and describes the experience of scout groups in Chile in the development of their training activities through the adaptation of their activities to the telematic education modality. A questionnaire was applied to 124 leaders of scout groups, where three thematic axes were addressed: i) activation strategies; ii) desertion of members; and iii) effectiveness of the telematic modality. The results indicate that the scout groups had to adapt their strategies to keep their community active, having to articulate didactically the traditional contents with the new digital technologies available, reaching acceptable levels of effectiveness.

Keywords:

NON FORMAL EDUCATION, SCOUTING, SOCIAL PARTICIPATION.

Author Biographies

Víctor Castillo Riquelme

Licenciado en Trabajo Social. Magíster en Psicología Social. Doctorando en Trabajo Social en la Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Académico de la Facultad de Ciencias Sociales y Comunicaciones, Universidad Santo Tomás, Valdivia, Chile. Correo electrónico: vcastillo10@santotomas.cl

Patricio Bórquez Hipp

Licenciado en Trabajo Social. Docente de la Facultad de Ciencias Sociales y Comunicaciones, Universidad Santo Tomás, Valdivia, Chile.

Fabiola Paduro Quelin

Licenciada en Trabajo Social. Profesional del programa 4 a 7.

Luis Aburto Castillo

Licenciado en Trabajo Social. Magíster en Estudios y Desarrollo de la Familia.

Jorge Ulloa Martínez

Licenciado en Psicología. Dr. en Ciencias Sociales. Académico de la Facultad de Ciencias Sociales y Comunicaciones, Universidad Santo Tomás, Los Ángeles, Chile.