Examinando por Autor "Fonseca Escudero, David"

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    Actividades transversales entre materias de primer curso de grado y trabajo en equipo para aumentar la motivación del alumno
    (Universidad de Zaragoza, Servicio de Publicaciones, 2021) Fonseca Escudero, David ; Necchi, Silvia; Aláez, Marian ; Romero Yesa, Susana; Centeno Hernández, Efraim
    Motivar al alumno de primer curso de grado, no solo mejora su grado de satisfacción y su rendimiento, sino que puede prevenir el riesgo de abandono temprano de los estudios. En este sentido, para potenciar la motivación se antoja como estrategia importante trabajar las competencias específicas desde un abordaje transversal, menos específico y que permita al alumno vislumbrar las potencialidades de sus estudios y de sus relaciones entre iguales. El presente artículo muestra el resultado de dos actividades transversales realizadas en el primer curso del grado de Estudios en Arquitectura, donde el trabajo en equipo es esencial para su entrega. Los resultados han permitido identificar tanto fortalezas como debilidades de cada práctica gracias a su enfoque mixto (cuantitativo / cualitativo), lo que permitirá un rediseño de las actividades para el siguiente curso.
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    Identification and comparison of the main variables affecting early university dropout rates according to knowledge area and institution
    (Elsevier Ltd, 2023-06) Llauró, A.; Fonseca Escudero, David; Romero Yesa, Susana ; Aláez, Marian; Torres Lucas, Jorge; Martínez Felipe, María
    The dropout rate in universities is a widely studied issue that concerns both universities and public organizations. Most studies focus on quantifying the phenomenon and identifying the variables involved. This paper uses a multidisciplinary approach to parameterize the factors that define the entry profile of undergraduates at the national level in Spain in collaboration with three universities in different regions and with different disciplines. The aim is to reduce the dropout rate in the first year of study towards a degree. The research questions focus on the weighting of personal variables about students by tutors and whether there are differences in the weighting systems for the main variables as differentiated by discipline, university and/or region. The document is organized to describe the method and context of the study, present the main results, show the application of the survey instrument in a case study, and provide conclusions. The method is based on the two fundamental factors, including the influence of certain student characteristics at matriculation and the importance of a positive experience in the first year of the degree. The study is focused on two elements that inspire the current proposal: the need to identify and rapidly detect students who, due to their entry characteristics, are at a greater risk of dropout and the importance of guaranteeing a good start in the first year of the degree. The study uses a multidisciplinary approach and combines qualitative and quantitative methods to gather data. The study also uses a survey instrument that measures the risk of student dropout based on the weighting of personal variables by tutors. The results of the study have allowed us to categorize the main variables of the student profile that affect the risk of dropout and establish them as aspects to be monitored by the tutors in the first weeks. Furthermore, it has been shown that although there are no significant differences in the averages of dropout risk calculated with either global or specific weighting systems (by centre or studies), there is a tendency observed by the tutors that the weighted averages generated by disciplinary focus are closer to identifying the student's real risk of dropping out.
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    Qualitative assessment of a challenge-based learning and teamwork applied in electronics program
    (Elsevier Ltd, 2023-12) Romero Yesa, Susana; Fonseca Escudero, David; Aláez, Marian ; Amo Filvà, Daniel
    Every student of industrial technology engineering must develop and acquire specific electronic competencies and skills, such as those pertaining to the design, analysis, and assembly of basic circuits in the context of both analogue and digital electronics, including the corresponding instrumentation. Additionally, as is the case for practically all university degrees but has not always been addressed adequately in the field of engineering, generic competencies such as oral communication and teamwork must be acquired. The experience discussed in the article focuses on the design, implementation, and assessment of a hybrid (face-to-face and virtual) educational activity that facilitates the acquisition of specific engineering skills through a teamwork-based approach and enhances communication among students in the context of experimentation. The students, who are divided into teams, must develop a series of embedded systems with the aim of providing a solution to a problem derived from Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities. This approach entails the challenge of working with a heterogeneous sample of students studying for a dual degree in design and mechanics, whose motivations are also highly varied. The innovative objective of the educational proposal focuses on adapting the practice to the roles and profiles of the students and tailoring project phases to the competency needs of each student. The results highlight the need to design real practices that foster the motivation of engineering students; they also emphasize the fact that in the context of teamwork, roles pertaining to the specific competencies required by dual-degree students should be defined. The evaluation of such an experiment using the Bipolar Laddering Assessment has exhibited utility and reliability regarding small samples of users and has been shown to be valid regarding identifying the strengths and weaknesses of educational experiments.
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    Systematic review of the literature on interventions to improve self-regulation of learning in first-year university students
    (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2025-03-17) Simón Grábalos, David; Fonseca Escudero, David; Aláez, Marian; Romero Yesa, Susana; Fresneda Portillo, Carlos
    Previous research has shown a significant percentage of dropouts in university studies, particularly in the first years. Furthermore, evidence links higher motivation and curricular improvement in students when they enhance their self-regulated learning (SRL). A systematic review was conducted using the PRISMA method to identify and analyze interventions to improve SRL in first-year undergraduate students. The interventions analyzed addressed student learning, classroom management by teachers, evaluation processes, and administrative management. Additionally, the need for a holistic and continuous approach was identified, covering cognitive, metacognitive, motivational, behavioral, and affective dimensions. The combination of self-perception questionnaires and academic grades was the most used strategy to measure intervention effectiveness. These findings emphasize the importance of adapting interventions to specific contexts and ensuring their continuity to maximize the impact on the development of students’ self-regulated learning. The results reveal a high heterogeneity in the approaches applied, highlighting the most effective techniques as follows: specialized workshops, the use of virtual tools, and group and individual tutoring. Intracurricular interventions, integrated within course content and led by the faculty, demonstrated greater success by embedding SRL strategies into the teaching–learning process. In contrast, extracurricular interventions, conducted by tutors or academic advisors, faced challenges related to student motivation and participation.