Guía didáctica Montessori para el aprendizaje de los organelos celulares en 9no EGB de la UE Manuel J. Calle

Abstract

The Montessori method was developed in the early 20th century and is based on the concept that students are capable of self-educating and generating their own knowledge with the guidance of a tutor. This is why the implementation of a teaching guide under the Montessori method to the students at Manuel J. Calle Educational Unit arises from the issues identified within the 9th grade of General Basic Education in the Natural Sciences Area. The main challenge faced by the students is their inability to construct their own knowledge, as they lack interest in the subject and there is a deficiency of strategies that cater to all the needs and interests of the students. All these challenges were observed and confirmed through a series of instruments such as opinion surveys and learning style tests, which were administered during class hours and served as the basis for this curricular integration work. This research adopts a mixed-method approach with a pre-experimental design. This is why the Montessori instructional guide is used, based on a total of 10 sessions in which students will actively participate during class hours and through assigned work groups based on each student's learning styles (verbal, auditory, kinesthetic, visual). Taking into account the Montessori method and the benefits it offers to students who have undertaken various tasks, it can be observed that this method yields positive results that support the information and results presented. Furthermore, the implementation of the Montessori method, focusing on the topic of cellular organelles, has helped students to independently interpret concepts, create their own knowledge, improve their results, and achieve better average grades when compared to the pretest and post-test, as well as demonstrating adequate academic performance assessed through observation records and field diaries.