El Aprendizaje Basado en Proyectos en la enseñanza de Estudios Sociales con los estudiantes de octavo grado de Educación General Básica de la Unidad Educativa “Bautista” de la ciudad de Ambato

Abstract

This research aims to determine the impact of Project-Based Learning on the teaching of Social Studies with eighth-grade students at the “Bautista” Educational Unit in the city of Ambato. The study employs a non-experimental, cross-sectional, descriptive design with a mixed-methods approach, combining documentary and field research. The population consisted of 21 eighth-grade students and one Social Studies teacher. A survey was used as the data collection technique, with a questionnaire as the instrument administered to the students. Interviews were also conducted with the teachers, using an interview guide as the instrument. The results show that 4.8% of the students indicated that their teachers use Project-Based Learning infrequently. Regarding the Project-Based Learning methodology in the Social Studies subject, 38.1% of respondents indicated its use was medium, 19% indicated it was high, and 38.1% indicated it was very high. This indicates that the methodology is prevalent and contributes significantly to improved learning. It is concluded that Project-Based Learning is an active methodology that places the student at the center of the educational process, fostering their participation, independence, and critical thinking.