Comparative study of the cognitive competencies of students of the degree in biology and chemistry

Abstract

The main purpose of this research, which was carried out at the Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo (UASD), San Francisco de Macorís Campus, was to carry out a comparative study of the cognitive competencies of students of the Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and Chemistry, specifically in Semesters 2020-10 and 2020-20, of the subjects Basic and General Chemistry, respectively. For this purpose, a statistical analysis was made with the SPSS program of the following dimensions: 1) Attitude in the teaching process, 2) Manifestation of emotions, 3) Empathy, and 4) Learning conditions. The design applied was based on the non-experimental and transversal quantitative paradigm, whose instrument for obtaining information was the survey. This is a quantitative research report. The results indicate that the students strengthened their cognitive and motivational competences as a result of the laboratory practices. As conclusions, there was an increase in the averages between the first and third quarters.