Fortalecimiento del aprendizaje de la geografía colombiana en estudiantes, incorporando un ambiente virtual de aprendizaje

Abstract

The present research stems from observing that in the area of Social Sciences in grades four and five, an appropriate methodology has not been implemented in the teaching of geography, lead to consequences in higher grades, such as incomprehension of other topics. It is thus that the objective was decided upon to strengthen the learning and improve the knowledge of the geography of Colombia in students in grades four and five at the Instituctión Educativa Guane through the design and implementation of a virtual learning environment. Therefore, with the goal of determining the current level of knowledge of the students as regards the geography of Colombia, a diagnostic test was given which identified both strengths and weaknesses in the students' knowledge. Subsequently, and based on the results of the diagnostic test, a virtual learning environment was designed, making use of both physical materials and virtual educational resources as pathways for learning and knowledge. The results obtained were largely positive, because employing information and communication technologies in a virtual learning environment became a significant and different experience for the students. This new educational program fostered in the students a greater motivation and interest for the learning of Colombian geography, bringing them closer to real life and their current context.