Application of digital tools for the construction and consolidation of learning in the subject Curricular Development of Social Sciences I

Abstract

The teaching of Social Sciences has been constantly involved in traditional monotonous processes where the cognitive-conceptual component has been the protagonist. Therefore, it is necessary to gradually introduce educational technology tools that promote active and meaningful learning in Higher Education students, who prepare as future educators. The purpose of the action research was to improve the teaching-learning process, through digital tools for the construction and consolidation of learning in the subject Development of Social Sciences I during the semester I-2019. After the diagnosis of the situation and the context that characterized the teaching-learning process of the subject, didactic techniques based on the use of digital tools were established. These inputs were applied in the construction and consolidation of learning, in order to reflect on the results obtained. After the implementation of educational technology, students showed a significant increase in motivation during class. it was demonstrated the preference for collaborative work, as well as an improvement in the qualitative and quantitative results within their training process. It was proved the importance of working with ICTs, since they favor self-learning and the development of products with visual components, where creativity is applied.