Análisis de los hábitos de estudio en dos grupos universitarios de microbiología alimentaria y su relación en el rendimiento académico por competencias

Abstract

Study habits are methods and strategies used by student to assimilate and acquire new knowledge and improve their academic performance. The habit requires three important elements knowledge, skills and the desire to improve, without forgetting that they require effort, dedication, discipline and motivation. The objective of the study was to know the relationship between study habits and academic performance in two first year university groups in a Food Microbiology competition. A questionnaire was used to evaluate study habits according to techniques, organization, time, distractor and efficiency in academic performance. The results showed that there is a relationship between study habits and poor academic performance. This information helps to take actions to improve learning techniques and environments that help correct and resolve the deficiencies that arise in the daily work of the teacher.