Challenge in the training of the university professional: the virtualization of learning

Abstract

Contemporary society faces a global crisis that demands new responses from Higher Education, where the virtualization of learning emerges as both a challenge and an opportunity to integrate knowledge, values, and skills in shaping individuals as social subjects. Learning quality is conceived from an integrative perspective, supported by the use of Information and Communication Technologies, particularly in the teaching of the Marxism-Leninism discipline, which enables the understanding of philosophical, political, economic, scientific, cultural, and environmental phenomena. This study presents the experience of virtualization in the subject Political Theory within the Primary Education program at the University of Oriente, emphasizing the role of the teacher’s didactic mediation in managing the learning process. The methods employed fostered theoretical-practical articulation and the development of knowledge, habits, and professional skills. In the Curso por Encuentro modality, Virtual Teaching-Learning Environments are recognized as essential resources, enhanced by digital platforms and the Internet, strengthening key competencies for professional training.