The current world trend has focused on the consumption of fresh or very similar to fresh products, where fruits occupy a privileged place. Opuntia ficus indica (prickly pear) contains bioactive and functional components that have caught the attention of researchers, due to the different beneficial effects they have on health, however, in order to preserve these components, the prickly pear must be consumed fresh. which represents a problem due to the fact that its physicochemical and nutritional characteristics deteriorate rapidly.To achieve this objective, the pulp of prickly pear and Passiflora edulis (passion fruit) was extracted, once obtained the small cuts of nopal leaf were mixed ( 0.55g) in passion fruit juice (250 ml) with refined sucrose, obtaining an ideal mixture for consumption, the best T6 treatment with 15% nopal and 85% passion fruit sweetened with 12% sugar has a high acceptability Among the panelists, in terms of bromatological analyzes, the protein amount is 1.29%, this is a high value for a product with these characteristics, microbiologically the results s in total mesophil count is 1ufc / ml, Escherichia-coli and total coliforms with 0ufc / ml each, making it suitable for human consumption, when comparing the physical-chemical analyzes (pH, ° Brix and density) after 72 hours these parameters are constant, which means that the stability of the product is good, however, there was a slight precipitation of the fine cuts of nopal leaves, due to the fact that they have a different density than passion fruit juice, obtaining a drink with nutritional characteristics, ideal sensory than expected.

The educational reality worldwide and also in Ecuador, unlike in previous years, is currently becoming more inclusive, participatory and diverse. However, the search to find timely responses to the diversity of cases that attend the different educational units and levels of education continues to be a great challenge. In this order, one of the problems of greatest concern related to the development of teaching competencies in order to comprehensively attend to students with the presence of disruptive behaviors. In observation made in the Adalberto Ortiz Quiñonez Educational Unit, marked limitations could be detected in the teachers who work with the 8th year students of Basic General Education with disruptive behaviors, which prevents them from being properly cared for. In line with what has been stated, the objective of our work is focused on: Analyzing teaching competencies and their impact on the attention of students with disruptive behaviors. Based on a mixed methodology, of a non-experimental descriptive type, supported by different techniques such as focus group, the survey, the interview and the observation guide, the main result is the confirmation of the idea to defend, which led to the design of a Manual of playful activities that allowed teachers to be provided with a series of activities and games of great utility for the attention of disruptive behaviors in 8th year students, favoring the development of their teaching competences and the compensation of behavior problems of students object of study.

La atención a las personas con limitaciones físico-motrices (parapléjicos), dada la variabilidad de casos, etiologías, formas de clasificación, nivel de comprometimiento y desempeño que se da entre una persona parapléjica y otra, hacen que los procesos de inclusión sigan constituyendo un gran reto. En observación realizada en la Asociación Asopléjica de la ciudad de Guayaquil, se detectó que independientemente de los programas que se desarrollan, existen limitaciones para la práctica de actividades físicas-recreativas por parte de los adultos parapléjicos que integran la asociación, incidiendo negativamente en su desempeño  e inclusión social. La investigación que se presenta tiene como objetivo: Aportar un sistema de actividades físicas –recreativas conducente  a la inclusión de los adultos parapléjicos de la Asociación Asopléjica de Guayaquil a la práctica de actividades físicas deportivas. Se siguió una metodología descriptiva, no experimental con el empleo de métodos teóricos y empíricos y el uso de técnicas como la encuesta, lográndose como resultados aportar un sistema de actividades físicas-recreativas, compuesto por 4 bloques (Actividades Gimnásticas en Silla de Ruedas, Actividades Deportivas Adaptadas en Silla de Ruedas, Actividades Recreativas  Adaptadas en Silla de Ruedas, Danza Terapia en Silla de Ruedas). Resulto muy significativo la valoración realizada por parte de los especialistas evaluadores quienes coinciden en la utilidad y beneficios del sistema de actividades propuesto, considerando este como una alternativa oportuna para facilitar los procesos de inclusión de los adultos parapléjicos integrantes de la Asociación Asopléjica.

The work addresses the need for teachers to prepare to attend schoolchildren with functional dyslalia at the elementary basic sublevel. Its objective was to design a methodological guide that favors literacy learning in boys and girls with functional dyslalia. To support the proposal, surveys, interviews with managers, teachers, schoolchildren, parents, as well as direct observation were carried out. Through the results obtained, it was concluded that there is a lack of preparation for teachers and parents to direct the process of preparing students with functional dyslalia for learning to read and write. A methodological guide is provided with activities that promote learning to read and write. Its application demonstrates the validity of the proposal, aimed at differentiated care, for quality education.

Oral Corrective Feedback (OCF) is considered a key tool to improve students’ skills in EFL classrooms worldwide. Therefore, it is important to identify in which ways students prefer to be corrected, as well as how professors prefer to amend students’ errors. In this context, more accurate techniques can be implemented in the classroom to improve the teaching-learning process. This investigation aims to analyze preferences for Oral Corrective Feedback (OCF) in EFL classrooms at ESPOCH. Qualitative-quantitative methods are employed in this study, considering also descriptive, analytical, and correlational aspects of research. The results reveal that students as well professors believe that OCF is necessary and effective. Likewise, students and professors agree that OCF should be given after the student has finished his participation. Moreover, content and form errors should be corrected according to students’ and professors’ points of view. Furthermore, recast and repetition of error were chosen by pupils and lecturers as the favorite types of OFC. Consequently, it is recommended to continue using OCF as a tool to improve the teaching-learning process of English. Additionally, professors should offer OCF with a positive and respectful attitude toward students. Moreover, it is advisable to favor recast and repetition of error over other types of OCF.

Introduction. The quality of life according to various authors are novel possibilities of life satisfaction, or having a good life in different aspects: social, economic, emotional and educational; Regarding the granting of microcredit, these come to be related to purchasing power. Objective. To investigate how the delivery of microcredits affects the improvement of the quality of life of the indigenous social segment of the towns of the Canton Ambato. Methodology. The research design was based on methods of analysis, theoretical framework through contributions and conceptualizations, descriptive method with the use of the survey and the questionnaire, quantitative and qualitative. The population was 10,973 and the sample of 95 members of the indigenous savings and credit cooperatives of Cantón Ambato. Data was collected through the survey made up of 20 questions, and their interpretation was achieved, identifying how the granting of microcredits affects the quality of life of the indigenous population and determining various aspects that complicate well-being. of the native towns located in the city of Ambato; the contributions and concepts of experts, bibliography and related literature, qualify the study with validity, relevance and coherence. Results. Among the results, we see that the age of the members of the savings and credit cooperatives is 50 years or more, with 43.48%, followed by those between 34 and 41 years old, standing at 22.61%. Regarding marital status, 53.91% of these are married. The 76.52% occupation area are merchants. Members have three children and comprise 42.86%. The age of their children is established at 24 years with 14.29% and it is evident that they work. The number of people who live in each household of the partners is established at 28.75% with the range of 1 to 3 people, this constitutes that family expenses are not so high and therefore they are subject to credit in a positive way. The partners who have a type of merchant job are registered with 57.14%. The monthly family income is $ 1001 to $ 1500 and corresponds to 42.86%. 71.43% have approved basic education. 90.43% of affiliates rated the cooperatives very good and good in terms of granting loans quickly and with minimal requirements. The amount of the credits covers 48.70%, with values ​​between $ 501 to $ 1000. The destination they give to the credits obtained is commerce, whose location for the purchase of livestock and a variety of domestic animals is at 41.74%. Compliance with the payment of the monthly payments for the credit granted is set at 83.48% of partners considered as highly accomplished and accomplished. 74.78% of cooperators request 1 credit in the 12 months, for financing facilities, payment and minimum requirements. The credit delivery time in 3 days reaches 64.35% of the partners in an amount less than $ 1000, when this amount exceeds the crediting time is 5 days. The credits requested are mostly for food, livestock, clothing and animal husbandry trade, with 62.61% of partners. Regarding the type of credit and sex of the affiliates, 62.61% applied for commercial loans in general and 35.65% were required by women. 52.78% of partners are working permanently, an environment where there are mostly women. 100% of the partners have a business or commercial premises, of which 56.94% are women as business owners. 91.67% affirmed that the situation of their businesses improved significantly. Conclusion. It was concluded that the Indigenous Savings and Credit Cooperatives SAC and CREDIPACIFICO have a specific strategic direction, their presence in segment 3 and the provision of their services defines them as icons in the economic / financial sector, as they are fulfilling their objective, which is that of improving the quality of life of the vulnerable sectors of the indigenous population, through the granting of credits and / or microcredits endorsed by the different existing legal protections for this financial segment.

Introduction. Comunicative Language teaching (CLT)  is generally believed to be used to teach language for communication and interaction purposes. Therefore, it seems to be more suitable in developing speaking skill. The possibility of applying CLT in the development of other skills such as reading comprehension has not been sufficiently explored. Research Aim. The purpose of this literature review is to examine communicative language teaching and its impact on reading comprehension presenting a case for the consideration at Unidad Educativa Liceo Policial Chimborazo. Methodology. Two electronic databases were searched with a limitation of forty years to reflect the most relevant information. Lists of relevant research were also examined. A total of 32 articles were selected for review. Two themes lead the literature review: ‘Communicative language teaching’, and ‘Reading comprehension’. Key Findings.  It was found that communicative language teaching gives the teacher the opportunity to design programs to explore other aspects of language like reading. Conclusions. Based on the literature reviewed and its preceding discussion, it is concluded that, even though, communicative language teaching has been criticized for focusing more on the communicative aspect of language learning, this method in Ecuador is likely to bolster most students' academic performance rates and improve the overall reading rate of the country.