Does time affect educational quality?: A systematic analysis of literature in Latin America ¿Incide el tiempo en la calidad educativa?: Un análisis sistemático de la literatura en Iberoamérica

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to understand and analyze the category of school time and its impact on the social, academic, economic and political aspects, at the Latin American level. Which provides useful evidence in the orientation of investigations that seek to evaluate educational reforms. Through a documentary review, it is shown that the efficient use of school time affects educational quality, but must be accompanied by other social, pedagogical and administrative factors. Also, that the effectiveness of school time is conditioned to the results of the students in standardized tests, ignoring other elements and actors of the educational system. Finally, it is clear that if the transformation of the system is to be achieved, the reforms must be designed based on the benefit of the student body.