Integration of Technological Resources and Problem-Solving Method for the Development of Research Competencies in Engineering and Nursing Students from Two Public Universities in Peru

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ID22045218
AuthorsRonald Paucar Curasma (0000-0002-9489-576X, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Tayacaja Daniel Hernández Morillo, corresponding author), Roberto Florentino Unsihuay Tovar (0000-0002-4086-3527, National University of San Marcos), Roberto Florentino Unsihuay-Tovar (National University of San Marcos), Claudia Acra-Despradel (0000-0002-6429-5675, Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña), Klinge Orlando Villalba Condori (0000-0002-8621-7942, Catholic University of Santa María)
Year2025
Volume15
Issue9
Pages1250
Publication date2025-09-19
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueEducation Sciences (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2227-7102 • E-ISSN: 2227-7102
PublisherMDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT)
DOI10.3390/educsci15091250
OpenAlexW4414359026
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited33

This study analyzed the implementation of a problem-solving method based on Pólya’s proposal, complemented by accessible technological resources such as the Arduino board, sensors, and STEM educational cards, in engineering and nursing students from public universities in Peru. A quasi-experimental design with pre- and post-test was used, employing a quantitative approach and intentional non-probabilistic sampling. The participants were 98 first-year students who developed formative research projects contextualized to their local reality, using the visual programming environment mBlock. The results show significant development of research competencies in both majors, especially in the solution review phase, evidencing critical thinking and reflective evaluation. No significant differences were found between the majors regarding the use of educational technology, reinforcing its cross-disciplinary applicability. It is concluded that the combination of Pólya’s method and the use of accessible technologies strengthens active, reflective, and contextualized learning in higher education

Critical thinking · Engineering education · Formative assessment · Nurse education · Problem-based learning · Technological literacy · Biomedical and Engineering Education · Educational Research and Science Teaching · Knowledge Management in Higher Education

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