Creación y aplicación de una metodología de evaluación en línea, dirigido a los aspirantes de los programas de maestría.

Abstract

The following investigation proposes the creation and application of an online Evaluation Methodology, directed to 40 applicants of a Specific Masters program of the National University of Chimborazo UNACH, through a computer system called SEL-M. Said system functions as a toll to obtain valid and reliable information about specific actions and optimizing time. It was created based on two study variables: Generic Skills and Computing Tolls. Skills and abilities were measured utilizing the proposed methodology and approved and validated tools whose results before and after and after the experimentation indicated the possibility of proving the hypothesis through the chi square test which displayed the abilities and skills of the applicants. Having this knowledge will help to implement improvement plans. The results of the investigation show the existence of a low level of complex intellectual faculties of the students: analysis, synthesis, reflexive-problem solving among other skills necessary for cognitive development. 42,50% are above the grading average. Its possible to conclude that the evaluation methodology allowed us to know and identify deficiencies in the applicants skills and abilities taking into account the obtained results in the investigation sample and the possibility of transferring or applying the processes to other universities? We recommend schools to invest time and resources into the implementation of the online evaluation methodology in order to obtain elements which support decision-making in accordance with the development necessities of the institutions and specifically in boosting the academic success of their applicants. These are essential mechanisms for improving of education.