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Learning strategies and curricular integration at the private technical university of Loja in Ecuador

Abstract:

In this research, the ideal mechanisms for the integration of the elements that make up the curricular structure, based on the competency approach, were approached. The objective was to describe the process of curricular integration through the creation of the integrating chair in the basic education career of the Particular Technical University of Loja in Ecuador, oriented to the definition of learning strategies for the actors involved. The participatory action-research method was applied; This allowed the investigation carried out by the teachers, to promote the development of competencies in 85 students of the Basic Education career. The results indicate that in the design of learning strategies, the creativity of those involved was prioritized to propose pertinent strategies with the problem detected. It is concluded that the students value the importance of the integration of the subjects: Integrative Chair 2 and Approach to participatory action research because, they surpass the traditional schemes, turning the learning process into an integral system.