Las prácticas de laboratorio en el aprendizaje de la asignatura de Biología en los estudiantes de primero de Bachillerato de la Unidad Educativa “Juan Bautista Palacios” La Salle de la ciudad de Ambato

Abstract

This study addresses the relevance and impact of laboratory practices on the learning of Biology among first-year high school students at the "Juan Bautista Palacios" La Salle Educational Unit in Ambato. Given the experiential and experimental nature of Biology, the integration of practical methodologies is fundamental for developing scientific competencies and a deep understanding of biological phenomena. This work aims to determine how the implementation of laboratory practices influences students' knowledge acquisition and motivation. A mixed-methods approach was utilized, within an educational research framework, combining literature review with data analysis collected through student surveys and a teacher interview. The main results indicate that the application of laboratory practices significantly improves students' knowledge acquisition and motivation, positively influencing their academic performance and classroom participation, concluding that laboratory practices are an essential component for fostering meaningful and lasting learning in Biology.