Impact of the flipped classroom as a teaching strategy using CADESIMU in automation and control

Abstract

Introduction: This article addresses a study on the impact of the flipped classroom as a teaching strategy using the CADESIMU teaching simulator, in the teaching process in technical vocational education and training (TVET), in the automation and control training module. Currently, the main problems that arise in the educational environment are the lack of interest and demotivation of students in the classrooms, which influences their academic performance. One of the most used models in recent years is the "Flipped Classroom", this teaching strategy improves student performance from the point of view of skills development. The CADESIMU simulator promotes the motivation of students to learn to design and simulate the operation of automation and control circuits. It is an innovative tool that has contributed to the promotion of academic learning. Objective: Compare the academic performance and satisfaction of students who participate in the flipped classroom model supported by the CADESIMU simulator with those who receive traditional teaching. Methodology: The research was conducted using a quantitative and descriptive approach, it was conducted through a cross-sectional quasi-experimental design, it was conducted at the Simón Bolívar high school fiscal school in the professional figure of mechatronics, two groups of 26 students were selected. third year of technical high school, one group received traditional teaching, while the flipped classroom teaching strategy and the CADESIMU educational simulator were applied to the other group. The intervention was conducted in three pedagogical sessions with questionnaires (Pretest) and (Posttest) respectively. Data were collected before and after implementation to compare results. Results: The results showed that the implementation of the flipped classroom strategy helped improve academic performance reflected in the post-test analysis. Conclusions: The use of the inverted classroom with the CADESIMU simulator significantly improves the level of automation and control learning for Mechatronics students. General study area: Mechatronics. Specific study area: Automation and control systems.