Los nuevos conocimientos y competencias que requiere el profesional de la educación en el Chile de hoy, para llevar a cabo la formación moral de sus estudiantes

Abstract

This article tries to clear the way towards the seek for the concept of teacher that Chilean education requires to face today’s complex scenario. To do this we show the knew knowledges and competencies that education professionals in today’s Chile require. However, our worry arises because of the social confusion that there is. That’s why this study has to do with the moral formation of students, task that is in the hands of teachers. To do this we point out the possible reasons why such a task is part of the teachers’ responsibilities and not only a family task. However, we think it is extremely important that this task goes back to the family. Therefore, in this article we show some tools that the teachers can give to the families to empower them to face the role they have in the formation of their children.