Browsing by Author "Capa Mora, Edwin Daniel"

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Enseñanza de la introducción de la ciencia del suelo en modalidad a distancia en Ecuador
(2018) Jiménez Alvarez, Leticia Salomé; Capa Mora, Edwin Daniel; Quichimbo Miguitama, Pablo Geovanny; Fierro Jaramillo, Natacha del Cisne
La enseñanza de la Ciencia del Suelo a través del sistema de educación superior Modalidad Abierta y a Distancia permite, llegar prácticamente a todos los rincones del país e incluso cruzar fronteras, por ello los objetivos de este estudio fueron determinar si las barreras geográficas son limitantes para el aprendizaje de los estudiantes y evaluar la participación de los estudiantes en diversas actividades propuestas. También se consideró las actividades obligatorias propuestas y el rendimiento de los estudiantes del componente Manejo Sustentable del Suelo de la Titulación de Gestión Ambiental de todos los sectores del país, inclusive de los centros ubicados en el extranjero y se utilizaron diferentes estrategias para su aprendizaje. Los resultados del presente estudio indican que existen factores que influyen en el rendimiento de los estudiantes que van más allá de la ubicación geográfica y que la barrera territorial no es un impedimento para enseñar ésta y otras ciencias en modalidad a distancia; pero también nos muestra que las estrategias o actividades obligatorias dan mejor resultado que aquellas que son opcionales. Esos resultados nos motivan a seguir indagando sobre este tipo de educación para mejorar su calidad.
Estilos y estrategia de enseñanza-aprendizaje de estudiantes universitarios de la ciencia del suelo
(2019) Jiménez Alvarez, Leticia Salomé; Vega, Nataly; Capa Mora, Edwin Daniel; Fierro Jaramillo, Natacha Del cisne; Quichimbo Miguitama, Pablo Geovanny
This study sought to determine learning styles by sex and degree, as well as the most effective teaching strategies in higher education in Ecuador. With a focus group made up of edaphology students from the Private Technical University of Loja (UTPL), a descriptive study was conducted using the Honey-Alonso Learning Styles Questionnaire (CHAEA). The research also explored which teaching strategies had the greatest impact. Preferences by degree and sex were moderate to low for the four learning styles, and the most effective strategies were videos, lectures, and field-laboratory-classroom work. It was shown that students do not learn in just one way, but have different learning styles, and therefore strategies should be applied that respond to a wider range of learning capacities.
Introductory learning on soil science through a MOOC course
(2018) Jiménez Alvarez, Leticia Salomé; Ortiz, Carlos; Maldonado, Juan Carlos; Capa Mora, Edwin Daniel; Fierro Jaramillo, Natacha del Cisne; Quichimbo Miguitama, Pablo Geovanny
The purpose of this research was to describe the resources used in the design of an introductory massive open online course (MOOC) on soil science, to evaluate the effect of resources on student performance and evaluate the development of the course. The course was structured for six weeks, including different educational resources, with qualified activities like tasks and tests, and optional as forums and suggested activities. The data collected from 1,020 students of different careers or disciplines, of which the respective descriptive performance analysis was performed, was expressed as percentage. In addition, a qualitative and quantitative optional evaluation was carried out to evaluate the course that was aimed for students. The results indicate that the strategies used influence the positive performance of students and the evaluation indicates that the student- teacher interaction is key for the success of the course. This exploratory study explains the process for the design and implementation of an online course on soil sciences in an efficient way.
Repercusión del saber local en el manejo y conservación del suelo en el sur del Ecuador
(2020) Castillo, Aníbal; Capa Mora, Edwin Daniel; Fierro Jaramillo, Natacha Del cisne; Quichimbo Miguitama, Pablo Geovanny; Jimenez Alvarez, Leticia Salome
Se estudió los indicadores de fertilidad del suelo según la percepción de los agricultores al sur del Ecuador, contrastando estos saberes con el conocimiento científico. Se recopiló información a través de encuestas, sobre el conocimiento local de los agricultores de indicadores del suelo, basado principalmente en la presencia de lombrices, rendimiento de los cultivos, color y textura del suelo, estos indicadores fueron cualitativos. Se argumenta que existe la necesidad de utilizar el conocimiento local y científico, para facilitar la integración e inclusión de las perspectivas de los agricultores en el manejo y conservación del suelo.
Traditional knowledge on soil management and conservation in the inter-Andean region, northern Ecuador
(2021) Capa Mora, Edwin Daniel
Local farmers' knowledge of edaphic fertility indicators is a decisive factor for decision making and sustainable soil management. Thus, the purpose of this study was to determine soil fertility indicators according to the criteria of small farmers and contrast it with scientific knowledge. A field study was developed in northern Ecuador, where 95 semi-structured surveys were applied to farm owners in the Andean and Subtropical zones. Each questionnaire grouped several questions with topics such as plant indicators of soil fertility, physical indicators of soil fertility, forms of soil degradation and conservation strategies, as well as the acquisition of knowledge over time according to farmers' perception. Farmers consider that crops are indicators of soil fertility, while the presence of “weeds” indicate poor soils. Additionally, characteristics like color, texture, stoniness, depth, the presence of macrofauna and crop yield indicated soil fertility. Also, farmers are aware of the soil's contamination and of conservation strategies available to avoid this; however, since their main objective is to improve crop yield and not precisely soil conservation, they do not always apply these strategies. Some of these practices are transmitted from one generation to the next and are at risk of being lost, hence the importance of integrating farmers’ perception and scientific knowledge to generate guidelines for sustainable soil management.