Influence of instruccional strategies based on simulations on the learning level

Authors

  • Mauro Hernández Universidad Centroccidental Lisandro Alvarado. Venezuela
  • Arsenio Pérez Universidad Centroccidental Lisandro Alvarado. Venezuela
  • Beatriz García Universidad Centroccidental Lisandro Alvarado. Venezuela

Keywords:

university education, meaningful learning, academic performance, simulation systems

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to introduce a quantitative experimental instructional strategy based Learning by Simulation, with the intention of evaluating its effect on the learning level of the participating subjects. A single topic on data processing was used in two variants: The first used a traditional method of classroom instruction and the second simulation tools were applied to provide the same instructional content. Participants were assigned to an experimental group or a control group and after application of tests before and after the intervention, the results were subjected to statistical analysis (hypothesis testing). According to the results, it was determined that the multimedia tools did not prove statistically significant in the learning process. Guidelines were raised about the strengths and weaknesses of the strategy in question.

Author Biographies

  • Mauro Hernández, Universidad Centroccidental Lisandro Alvarado. Venezuela

    BS, MIS, Ed.D. Retired Centroccidental University "Lisandro Alvarado". Professor of Instructional
    Technology and Distance Education, Nova Southeastern University. Area of Interest:. Media
    Richness, Multimedia, Rapid Development and Integration of Media for Distance Education.
    E-Mail: mhernandezbd@yahoo.es

  • Arsenio Pérez, Universidad Centroccidental Lisandro Alvarado. Venezuela

    Professor of the University Lisandro Alvarado. Ph.D. in Instructional Technology and Distance Education,
    Nova Southeastern University, USA. Masters in Industrial Engineering. Citation Management.
    Universidad Politécnica "Antonio José de Sucre", Venezuela. Maitrise in Computer Science. University of
    Rennes, France. Specialized Studies in Business Administration (DESS), Institute of Management, University of Rennes. France
    E-Mail: aperez@ucla.edu.ve

  • Beatriz García, Universidad Centroccidental Lisandro Alvarado. Venezuela

    Associate Professor at the University Centroccidental "Lisandro Alvarado". Ed.D., Nova Southeastern
    University, USA. Masters in Business Management.  mention Publication. University "Fermin Toro"
    Venezuela.
    E-Mail: bgarcia@ucla.edu.ve

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Published

2011-06-30

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 6 (2011): January- June

Section

Research

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Influence of instruccional strategies based on simulations on the learning level. (2011). Teorías, Enfoques Y Aplicaciones en Las Ciencias Sociales, 3(6), 71-84. https://revistas2.uclave.org/index.php/teacs/article/view/1718