Extended university classroom: teacher education experiences at regional sites

Abstract

This paper presents a teacher education experience developed at the Faculty of Education within the Teacher Education Program Aligned with Prior Academic Backgrounds, offered by the Catholic University of Salta. The program is delivered at the university’s regional sites in Cafayate and Orán. This degree operates as a Curricular Complementation Cycle, offering additional training for individuals who already hold an undergraduate or associate degree—an essential admission requirement. It arises from the social demand of broad sectors seeking higher levels of education in specific disciplinary areas, aiming to strengthen professional competencies and obtain educational credentials for the labor market. Within this framework, the program—delivered in-person with technological support—addresses these training needs and has presented a significant pedagogical and didactic challenge for students, faculty, and the administrative team. It seeks to create an inclusive, accessible university experience for all those wishing to pursue teacher education at the higher education level.