Mirror neurons are recognized for their relationship with empathy and that they contribute to virtual education. The objective of the article was to analyze the influence of mirror neurons on virtual learning in upper elementary students of the educational unit "José María Santana Salazar" of the Manta centon. The methodology used was quantitative-qualitative, descriptive, primary, and secondary sources of information were collected, through the deductive and analytical methods. The survey technique applied to an intentional sample of teachers, a student observation card, was used. An interview was applied with an expert in clinical psychology. The results indicated in 59% that mirror neurons promote learning through imitation and in 34% that it improves social relationships through empathy. It is concluded that teachers cannot take advantage of them because they have limited resources...

The objective was to establish imaginative education in analytical skills in the history subject at the Veintitrés de Octubre Educational Unit of the Montecristi canton, Manabí province, Ecuador. To achieve this purpose, a mixed methodological approach was applied. First, the exploratory research allowed the application of surveys to teachers and students for data collection. Among the main findings found, the deficient application of imaginative education in history classes was evidenced due to the limited knowledge of this methodology on the part of teachers. 43% of the teachers surveyed know little or nothing about the tools of imaginative education, and a considerable 30% realize it moderately. For these and more reasons it is concluded that it is suitable as a strategy for teaching the subject above.