DOI: https://doi.org/10.33262/ap.v6i4

Published: 2024-10-05

IncluMove 1.0: inclusive educational software for the development of gross motor skills of students with ASD in physical education

Introduction. The development of gross motor skills in students with ASD is a challenge in education, crucial for their autonomy. Educational software emerges as a solution to improve these skills and promote inclusion. Objective. To analyze the effectiveness of the educational software IncluMove 1.0 designed as an inclusive tool for the development of gross motor skills in students with ASD. Methodology. The study was developed using a quantitative approach of pre-experimental design, with an applicative-explanatory scope. A sample of 10 students was selected, one of them with a diagnosis of ASD. The Test of Gross Motor Development (TGMD-2) was applied to assess motor development before and after a 16-week intervention using IncluMove 1.0 software. The data obtained were analyzed using statistical tests in the SPSS 26 statistical package. Results. Significant improvements in gross motor development in the students, both in those with ASD and in their peers without ASD. In particular, the student with ASD showed an improvement in the gross motor coefficient (CMG), going from a poor level to an average level after the intervention. In the general group, improvements were observed in all the parameters evaluated, with statistically significant differences at a level of P≤0.05, evidencing the effectiveness of the IncluMove 1.0 software. Conclusion. IncluMove 1.0 educational software proved to be an effective tool to improve gross motor development in students with ASD, contributing to their inclusion in the school environment. General area of study: Education. Specific area of study: Inclusive education. Type of study: Original articles.

Cristian David Llantuy Proano, Elsa Gabriela Yunga Yunga , Lenin Esteban Loaiza Dávila, Giceya de la Caridad Maqueira Caraballo

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Use of learning landscapes as resources for teaching spelling rules to upper elementary school students

Introduction. Teaching spelling rules is a challenge for teachers and students. However, mastering spelling is crucial for effective communication. Writing clearly, accurately and coherently is essential for academic and professional success. At the Ascázubi Educational Unit, students have significant spelling problems. Therefore, it is crucial to use strategies that attract and maintain interest, such as learning landscapes. Learning landscapes combine Bloom's taxonomy with multiple intelligences and are enriched with other methodologies to achieve more motivating and meaningful learning. Objective. The present research aimed to measure the impact of the use of learning landscapes as a resource for teaching spelling rules in upper elementary school students. Methodology. To develop this research, a mixed approach integrating qualitative and quantitative data was used to measure the impact of the landscape on the use of punctuation marks. The research design is pre-experimental and allowed evaluating the effect of the learning landscape before and after its implementation. Data analysis was performed using statistical techniques with Student's t-test. We worked with the 25 students of the ninth year parallel "E" and 3 teachers of Language and Literature. Results. The results reinforce the effectiveness of learning landscapes as a resource in teaching spelling rules, with a significant improvement of 2.24 points. Conclusion. The use of learning landscapes demonstrates that they foster motivation, collaborative work, improve comprehension, retention and application of spelling rules.

Ana Rocío Reza Ríos , Elías Ignacio Paucar Huertas, Mariela Tapia Leon, Virginia Sánchez Andrade

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Identification of irregular antibodies and their prevalence in transfused patients in the zonal fractionation center of the province of El Oro, 2022-2023

Introduction: The identification of Irregular Antibodies (AI) is a vitally important process for any blood sample that requires a transfusion. For this reason, pre-transfusion tests such as ABO, Rh classification and cross-matching are recommended. Objective: To identify the prevalence of AI in transfused patients from the zonal fractionation center of the province of El Oro, 2022-2023. Methods: A descriptive, retrospective, non-experimental, analytical, and cross-sectional study was conducted. For tracking, the ID-card Liss/coombs card with 6 microtubes containing anti-IgG and anti-C3d within the gel and the ID-Diacell I-II-III reagent were used. In addition, the panel of 11 cells and phenotypes of the Rh factor (anti-C, anti-E, anti-c, anti-e, and anti-K) from the same commercial house were used for identification. Results: The prevalent antibody was anti-E with 16 cases (28.6%), having a higher frequency in females (62.5%) and in patients over 45 years of age (21.5%). Conclusion: The prevalence of AI in transfused patients from the fractionate center of the province of El Oro is like that reported in other articles. Knowing the AI ​​identification allows for the correct phenotyping of the Rh system in a routine manner and thus decrease the risk of adverse reactions associated with transfusions.

William Arturo Calderón Morán, Enmanuel Isidoro Guerrero Quiroz

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