OBJETIVOS PARTICULARES 1. Analizar la percepción de los estudiantes de la ESIT respecto al vínculo entre la tradición artesanal y su formación académica, para fortalecer la identidad cultural dentro de la comunidad escolar. 2. Integrar y clasificar

1. Introduction 1.1 Background of the Study 1.2 Problem Statement 1.3 Objectives of the Research 1.4 Structure of the Thesis 2. Traditional Craftsmanship in Education 2.1 Historical Overview of Craftsmanship 2.2 Educational Importance of Crafts 2.3 Integration in Modern Curricula 3. Perception of ESIT Students 3.1 Methodology for Data Collection 3.2 Student Perception Analysis 3.3 Factors Influencing Perception 4. Cultural Identity and Education 4.1 Definition of Cultural Identity 4.2 Role of Education in Identity Formation 4.3 Case Studies of Cultural Integration 5. Strengthening School Community Identity 5.1 Community Involvement Strategies 5.2 Benefits of Cultural Awareness 5.3 Challenges and Solutions 6. Integration of Craftsmanship and Academia 6.1 Curriculum Development 6.2 Teaching Methods for Crafts 6.3 Case Studies of Successful Integration 7. Classification and Evaluation 7.1 Criteria for Classification 7.2 Evaluation of Current Practices 7.3 Recommendations for Improvement 8. Conclusion 8.1 Summary of Findings 8.2 Implications for Future Research 8.3 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

1. How do ESIT students perceive the relationship between traditional craftsmanship and their academic education, and what factors influence their perception regarding this integration? 2. In what ways can integrating traditional craftsmanship into the academic curriculum strengthen cultural identity within the ESIT school community, and what are the challenges and solutions associated with this integration?