La ética del docente y la formación de valores en estudiantes de educación básica superior

Abstract

The ethical behavior of teachers, as key actors in promoting the development of values among students in upper basic education, is essential due to their direct involvement in ethical formation. Motivation is used as an energetic mechanism that directs and sustains the achievement of the emotional impulse, determinants for the achievement of academic goals. This study aimed to analyze the influence of teachers' ethical behavior on the development of values in upper basic education students, through a literature review that contributes to comprehensive formation in personal and social performance. The methodology employed corresponds to a systematic literature review with descriptive-analytical design, based on academic sources published between 2019 and 2024. In addition, the research was conducted using the digital databases of the Catholic University of Cuenca, including Scopus, Web of Science, ProQuest, and ERIC. A total of 15 articles were selected, each of which addressed the relationship between the ethical behavior of teachers and the development of values in upper basic education students. The findings demonstrate that the ethical behavior of teachers positively influences students’ holistic development, promoting mutual respect and harmonious coexistence, essential elements for personal and social growth in upper basic education. Keywords: values, ethics, teacher, formation, education