Intercultural Education from Ancestral Logic: Application of the Ayni Method Multi-Neutrosophic to Strengthen Mixed Methodology in the Waorani Community

Abstract

Research aimed at determining the Ayni method Multi -Neutrosophic by which a successful blended learning experience enhances multicultural education respecting Ancestral Logic of the Waoranis to create a hybridization of Ancestral Logic and institutional and classroom learning to preserve their cultural identity. A qualitative descriptive-legal research approach was utilized. The results of the documentary analysis included requirements from Ecuador (Constitution, ILO Convention 169) and semi-structured interviews with Waorani leaders and teachers, Triangulation through participant observation of the educational activities taught in the Waorani community. The Ayni method Multi -Neutrosophic was cultural reciprocity and neutrality established through indeterminacies in the blended Ancestral teachings and contemporary classrooms. The conclusion of the study revealed that such a blended experience sustained by the Ayni method Multi -Neutrosophic allows for many blended activities to be taught by the older Waorani and courses focusing on ecology and traditional medicine to strengthen cultural identity and expectations of the national educational curriculum. However, remaining challenges include instructors without proper training and access to all materials. Ultimately, this determination ensures a diverse, culturally responsive classroom experience attainable—even replicable—by other Indigenous populations given trained teachers and restructured materials fostering autonomy while maintaining socio-cultural integrity for the Waorani community.