Vol. 21 No. 58 (2021): CHALLENGES AND TRENDS IN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH IN THE PRESENT TIME (II)

The Varela Journal (http://revistavarela.uclv.edu.cu) published by the Faculty of Early Childhood Education of the Central University "Marta Abreu" of Las Villas (UCLV), in its desire to disseminate scientific productions derived from research and Innovations with a pedagogical profile, presents its number 58 (January-April 2021), dedicated to the 20 years since the release of its first issue.

CHALLENGES AND TRENDS IN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH IN THE PRESENT TIME (II)

The purpose of educational research is to offer solutions to problems in the educational context, and to contribute to the advancement of pedagogical knowledge; This implies substantial changes in the way of conceiving, organizing and executing it, to assume it as a complex and methodologically demanding task. Based on the ideas expressed, this number is offered in which contributions are presented that from different perspectives deal with the ideas raised related to educational research in the current era.

Finally, the authors of the articles presented are thanked for the contributions made to this issue of the journal, hoping that the dissemination of the ideas expressed may favor the development of future research and innovative experiences in the educational field.