Efectividad de una metodología para contribuir a la habilidad de solucionar problemas en la asignatura Embriología Médica

Abstract

Introduction

Based on the publication of methodology design and validation focused on visualization and problematization to improve the problem-solving skill in Embryology subject, the present study was carried out with the objective of evaluating the effectiveness of the aforementioned methodology in the teaching-learning process.

Method

An educational intervention was carried out through a quasi-experiment in Embryology subject of Health Sciences Faculty of Ambato's Technical University, in the academic period from September 2023 to February 2024. Two groups were randomly established: a control group and an experimental group, to measure the relationship between the independent variable (applied methodology) and the dependent variable (problem-solving skill's achievement level).

Results

Measurements of the dependent variable in both groups, from the instrument applied before and after the intervention, with a reliability level of α = 0.75, reflect significant favorable differences in all dimensions of the variable in the posttest. Likewise, the dispersion of the variable dimensions' achievement level in the pretest and posttest occurred with a medium positive correlation in the control group (Spearman's Rho = 0.4507) while the experimental group showed a weak positive correlation (Spearman's Rho = 0.1643).

Conclusion

The methodology application was effective about the favorable transformation of dimensions and indicators of problem-solving skill, expressed in higher levels of mastery in functional invariants execution of the skill by the students.