Intaka Workshop: Innovation, Research, Interdisciplinarity, And Interculturality With The Taptana Cañari - A Novel Approach to Education

Objective: This article To analyze the relevance of the INTAKA Workshop in strengthening cultural identity and preparing students for the challenges of the 21st century. Theoretical Framework: The Ecuadorian Curriculum of 2016 seeks to integrate interculturality, innovation, and ancestral knowledge into education. However, traditional approaches still predominate. Method: An instrumental case study was applied to the 44 participants of the workshop. A qualitative questionnaire with open-ended questions was applied, and a content analysis was carried out. Results and Discussion: The results showed that the INTAKA Workshop promotes interdisciplinary and intercultural learning through practical activities with the Taptana Cañari, an ancestral mathematical tool. It fosters critical thinking and social responsibility. Participants positively evaluated the experience and highlighted its impact on learning and cultural identity. In the discussion, the results supported the relevance of the INTAKA Workshop as an innovative alternative to overcome the challenges of current education. Implications of the Research: It’s interdisciplinary, intercultural, and value-oriented approach has the potential to strengthen cultural identity, promote meaningful learning, and prepare students for the 21st century. Originality/Value: This study contributes to the educational literature by presenting the INTAKA Workshop as an unprecedented pedagogical initiative that integrates Cañari cultural richness with interdisciplinary learning. This study presents an innovative proposal to strengthen cultural identity and prepare 21st-century students, using the Taptana Cañari as a teaching tool and promoting vlues such as solidarity.