Summary
This article reviews the state of educational and pedagogical research in preschool, basic, and middle school education in Bogotá in 2000-2004. This article also discusses research conducted by teachers during the period analyzed. It conceptualizes what pedagogical research is and how it differs from educational research in terms of subjects, methods, and results. This discussion illustrates the struggle to recognize that educators also produce knowledge and do not simply implement practices proposed by professionals in educational research.

Key words author
Researchers, Teachers Research, Bogotá, Education, Teaching, Research Reports

Key words plus
Pedagogic Research, Preschool Education, Bogotá – Colombia – 2000-2004 – Investigations, Project Reports

Transference to practice
By conducting pedagogic research, teachers innovate and systematizes their practice. In these processes, teachers produce and enriche pedagogic knowledge. Educational research needs to recognize the information that is produced through research conducted by teachers, even when it is based on substantive theories or case studies. Pedagogical research is related to quality of education. This illustrates the importance of counting with teacher researchers such as is the case in the Capital District. This also illustrates the need for pedagogical research training to be part of teacher training.