ACADEMIC LIVES OF THE STUDENTS OF THE FIRST SEMESTER MATUTINE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES-UNESUM

MAPAS CONCEPTUALES QUE APORTAN AL PROCESO DE ENSEÑANZA - APRENDIZAJE

Abstract

This article makes initial reference to the method suggested by Joseph D. Novak who in 1972 developed a tool he called conceptual maps, and to the method created in 2011 by Ílvarez Maraͱón who developed seven steps to create a map conceptual. In this context, based on the experience of 63 students who completed the second level of Information Technology Engineering at the State University of Southern ManabÍ­ between May - September 2019, a qualitative and quantitative analysis of the criteria and aspects was carried out used in the development of a concept map. This process allowed, on the one hand, to demonstrate that the students did not have a defined methodological guide, therefore the work was simplified by searching the internet for already made maps and the students who made a concept map included low quality and quantity of information. On the other hand, three vital processes could be arranged to follow: 1.- Search and analysis of information from reliable sources, which is supported by graphs, formulas and exercises; 2.- Sketch of an original design that links the information and / or selected contents; 3.- Structure, organize and elaborate the concept map so that it contains an acceptable quantity and quality of information, which includes an exhaustive spelling check and consulted sources. Finally, the use of this technique influenced the significant learning of the subjects of Linear and Physical Algebra, achieving that 95.24%, that is, 60 students are promoted to the next higher level