Incidencia de la teoría de Novak en el aprendizaje de conceptos disciplinares en estudiantes del programa de Economía de la Universidad de Pamplona.

Abstract

The main objective of this research study was to analyze the incidence of Novak's theory in the learning of disciplinary concepts of the subject Economic History of Colombia in 4th semester students of the Economics program of the University of Pamplona, in its structure methodological, the study was oriented under a mixed research approach, where in order to achieve the established objective, an identification process was carried out in accordance with the organization and learning processes of disciplinary concepts in the students under study. To collect the information, a diagnostic test by competencies was applied and it was established that initially rote learning predominated in the students, evidencing the need to generate meaningful learning, using concept maps as a didactic strategy. Additionally, an aptitude test and a final interview were applied with which it was possible to establish the incidence of concept maps in the teaching of disciplinary concepts of Economics. The results obtained show the importance of incorporating tools such as concept maps for teaching theoretical content, and it is essential that teachers adapt their teaching methods to the pedagogical needs of their students, seeking not only the teaching of content. mechanically, but rather generate in them enough intrinsic motivation that allows them to acquire skills according to the demands in economic matters on the national and international scene.