Alma L. Fonseca Mendoza ¹, Leonildes A. Gomez Martinez ¹, Geomar Molina Bolivar ², Iris A. Jimenez Pitre ²

Affiliations
1 Universidad de La Guajira, Riohacha, CO
2 Research Group, BIEMARC, Universidad de La Guajira, CO

Abstract

Objective: To characterize the process of vocational training based on competencies of students of social work at the University of La Guajira, considering further the different factors of academic and personal environment that can potentially influence the results of learning obtained during its process of vocational training. Materials and Methods: It used a quantitative survey design, with a sample of 14 teachers and 28 students of 8th and 9th semester of the program of social work at the University of La Guajira. Finding: Through the intervention of the respondents, the results obtained reveal the perceptions of teachers and students in front of strengths and weaknesses of the program of social work, similarly indicate the competencies that must be immersed in the process of vocational training to respond to social problems specific to the context Guajiro, focusing on research and the family area as the main aspects to be taken into account. Application/ Improvements: From the competency approach, all educational institutions of different levels must be concerned with the development of end-to-end skills for working life, looking for that students prepare to be productive in the world of work or in the productive sector, from this perspective.

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Eider J. Mejia Guerra ¹, Iris A. Jimenez Pitre ², Geomar Molina Bolívar ²

Affiliations
1 Independent Researcher Magisterium of Colombia, CO
2 BIEMARC Research Group, University of La Guajira, Riohacha, CO

Abstract

Objective: Information and Communication Technologies (ICTS) are part of the world of our students; it would be interesting for the teaching staff to opt for the use of versatile tools, such as Digital Learning Objects (DLO), which was raised to characterize the use of DLOfor the teaching of mathematics in the educational institution School Denzil Riohacha City in Colombia. Materials and Methods: An investigation was conducted not experimental field and cross-sectional, in a total of 40 teachers belonging to the educational institution, by means of surveys, which provided information on the characteristics, components, and types of DLO, using a categorization system (Suitable, Moderately suitable, appropriate and inappropriate). Finding: The results indicate that, in terms of the three dimensions studied, all of which are available in the appropriate category, finding that teachers recognize all aspects related to the DLO. Applications: It is concluded that the structure and use of DLO in the educational institution, is adequate School Denzil, however, there are strategies to optimize the use of these tools, especially the use of this instrument, to follow up on this aspect in the educational institutions in Colombia.

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