El AVA en el aula de clase: una aproximación al afianzamiento de la enseñanza en TIC bajo el principio andragógico de la experiencia en los ciclos V y VI del Colegio Centro de Promoción San José

Abstract

This research explores different determining factors for the learning of young and adult individuals, such as experience and self-direction, which are aspects of andragogy. According to Sierra (2006), andragogy is the discipline that focuses on the education processes of adult individuals, aimed at continuing the development of their capacities, and acquiring and using new technologies to improve their personal, professional, and social performance. The study was conducted in the context of teaching Excel and Google Workspace to students in cycles V and VI at the Centro de Promoción San José school, ranging in age from 17 to 49 years old. They participated in a learning proposal through the Mil Aulas program, which provided a teaching platform, aiming to generate new experiences in ICT training.

Regarding the methodological aspect, the proposal is based on a case study, which allows direct identification of learning peculiarities specific to older students. The results of the process showed that adult students benefit when the content and work strategies are adapted in a flexible approach, based on previous experiences and self-direction. It was also observed that incorporating audiovisual aids enhances students' motivation in the learning process. Furthermore, the study showed that older students demonstrate more self-direction and commitment to their learning compared to younger adults, despite the later having more confidence and security in their educational performance.