Evaluation of an Educational Methodology for the Pre- Sciences Preparatory Course at the Technological University of Uruguay in 2023

Abstract

This paper presents an evaluation of the educational methodology used in the Pre-Sciences preparatory course at the Technological University (UTEC) of Uruguay in 2023. The main objective of the methodology was to enhance students’ autonomous learning prior to classes, allowing for more fluid interaction between students and teachers. This was promoted through the use of technological tools such as various virtual platforms and mobile applications to simplify the process of disseminating instructional materials to students and facilitate their direct communication with peers and teachers. To evaluate this approach, participants’ opinions were collected through
satisfaction questionnaires at the end of the course, with the aim of identifying strengths and weaknesses and enabling a process of improvement for future editions of the activity. The results presented indicated an improvement in the clarity of the content and greater efficiency in the use of time in synchronous classes. In the end, the limitations of the study are discussed and future research is proposed.