Teaching practice in higher education. Analysis from educational models

Abstract

The objective of this study is to describe the teaching practice from the experience of the students, based on the knowledge that teachers have about the subject, the pedagogical abilities or skills they possess, interpersonal relationships, personality characteristics, research associated with the chair, and planning. The method was quantitative with a descriptive scope and cross-sectional design, it was applied in 106 surveys to students of the Psychology Academic Unit of the Autonomous University of Zacatecas, in the State of Zacatecas, Mexico. A self-made instrument called "Teaching practice questionnaire, student perception" was applied with a "Cronbach's Alpha" of 0.93. It was found that if the teacher is critically trained, assesses the teaching and learning processes through dialogue, interacts with other teachers, and builds and lives values in their educational and social context, they will be in agreement with a practice close to a paradigm constructivist.