Browsing by Author "Blandón de Castro, Norma Cecilia"

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    A description of the humanitarian sense of the 5th year students of The School of Arts and Social Sciences of the University of El Salvador seen through the students´ participation in social programs during the first semester of 2018
    (2018-10-01) Guerra Mejía, Valeria Madai; Henríquez Marroquín, Katherine Iliana; Rosales Portillo, Evelyn Beatriz; Blandón de Castro, Norma Cecilia; Contreras Cárcamo, Mauricio Salvador
    A description of the humanitarian Sense of the students of the 5th year of The School of Arts and Social Sciences of the University of El Salvador seen through the student's participation in Social Programs during the first Semester 2018”. The students of the fifth year of The School of Arts and Social Sciences are expected to follow the humanitarian approach of the school in order to contribute to the resolution of the current social problems by participating in humanitarian activities in favor of the development of Salvadorans in general. Therefore, the purpose of this research work was: to describe how students of the School of Arts and Social Sciences get involved in humanitarian programs during their studies. A survey was conducted to collect the necessary information; a questionnaire containing open and close-ended questions about the participation of students in humanitarian projects, and factors that might being enhance a committed way of thinking in pro of the developing of the society was used . The obtained results provided the researchers with information about what the main factors that influence the students’ humanitarian behavior are: political, religious, familial, or/and the philosophy of the University. At the same time, the results also showed the humanitarian activities in which students have been involved during their studies, and how this participation has benefited or affected them in their professional and personal life. Besides, the research makes reference to the factors that might be hindering the student’s participation. The School of Arts and Social Sciences of the University of El Salvador can use the results of this research to evaluate the current participation in humanitarian projects of the students, and if the philosophical framework stated is being attained
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    A diagnosis for updating the study plan of the Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages, specialization in French and English, Department of Foreign Languages, University of El Salvador, year 2020
    (2020-11-03) Alfaro Escamilla, Madelyn Elizabeth; Dubón Aguilar, Flor Maritza; Menjivar Escobar, Jocelyn Yajaira; Ayala, Edgar Nicolás; Blandón de Castro, Norma Cecilia
    This research diagnoses opinions of three sectors (professors, students and graduates) on a needed curricular update of the Modern Languages major through an exploratory study of the current academic plan, and it is grounded on curriculum design theories and models. Towards that end, surveys and interviews, as part of a mixed research approach, will be used to gather and, afterwards, analyze data which will unveil results leading to potential curricular changes. In short, expected latest and freshest research results might well serve the purpose of a curricular update which is undoubtedly needed after 18 years of this study plan approval (Modern Languages study plan was approved in 2002)
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    A proposal of the most recent learning strategies that could expedite the learning process of a foreign language for the students that are taking intensive basic english at the foreign language department of the University of El Salvador.
    (2021-01-01) Gálvez de Martínez, Gloria Nathaly; Pérez Villegas, José Alberto; Rodríguez Rodríguez, Paola Elizabeth; Aguillón Rivera, Francisca; Blandón de Castro, Norma Cecilia
    The following research will be showing relevant information about the different learning strategies that students can use nowadays in order to expedite their learning process. A view to the different theories like “Metacognition Theory, Experiential Learning Theory and Experiential Learning” will be explaining how students learn. Also, how these theories impact student’s learning process. More over we will walk students to know more information about the different learning strategies that can be applied by them like: Metacognitive Strategies, Cognitive Strategies and Socio-Affective Strategies. The main contributions on this research are: the most recent learning strategies that will help students to expedite or accelerate their learning process, it will provide very important information to students, so they will be able to know how to use strategies and apply them. These theories are: “Metacognitive Strategies, Experimental Learning and Educational technology” were students will be able to see how to create a learning strategy for each specific individual and also to use the technology as the main tool to learn and get access to information. Also, it is presented the most effective strategies, because only knowing the strategies without organization and a specific plan to follow makes strategies less effective. For that reason on this research student will be able to find the most effectives strategies that will help them to expedite their learning process by knowing how to acquire, retain and retrieve the new information. Helping them to accomplish their main goal of having a success performance during their journey of acquiring a new language.
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    Analysis of the profile demanded by the workplaces contrasted with hecompetences developed during the study years by the 2014-graduates of the Bachelor of Arts in English with Emphasis in Teaching of the Department of Foreign Languages of the University of El Salvador
    (2017-06-16) Cabezas Méndez, Adriana Angélica; García Osorio, Sabrina Osiris; González Alfaro, Ingrid Carolina; Blandón de Castro, Norma Cecilia; Landaverde, Manuel Alexander
    This research work was carried out with the 2014-graduates of the Bachelor of Arts in English with Emphasis in Teaching, their employers and professors of the Department of Foreign Languages of the University of El Salvador. The information was collected through an online questionnaire for the graduates and an in situ interview with employers and professors. The purpose was to analyze the professional and personal competences that these graduates developed during the academic formation received at the UES. In order to fulfill the objective, it was necessary to inquire about the 2014-graduates’ labor insertion process, the evaluation of the career from the point of view of both the graduates and the professors of the Department, and the relevance of graduates’ academic formation related with the accomplishment of the labor demands and the philosophical framework of the University. It also describes the degree of satisfaction of the employers with respect to the graduates’ work performance.
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    Description of the english level that the students of the Bachelor in Journalism achieved after having finished the Intensive English III course, at the School of Arts and Sciences of then University of El Salvador, semester I-2019
    (2020-01-01) Zetino Meléndez, Aleyda Jhoanna; Lazo Hernández, Keila Marina; Solís Turcios, Stefanie Xiomara; Blandón de Castro, Norma Cecilia; Blandón de Castro, Norma Cecilia
    This research was focused on the description of the level of English achieved by the Journalism students in the school of Arts and Sciences at the University of El Salvador semester I-2019. The variables considered were the teaching methodology, the students’ study habits and the number of students in the classroom. A case study design was followed with a mixed method approach. First, classes were observed during two weeks to discover how the classes were developed to characterize the student teacher, the teacher-students as well as the student-student interactions during classes, and to describe the students’ behavior and the teaching strategies implemented by the teacher. The next step was to interview the teachers in order to know their opinion about their methodology and their students´ learning process. Also, a questionnaire was administered to the sample student to collect information about their study habits in regards to the Intensive English III course semester I, 2019. At the end of the semester, a standardized Cambridge test was administered to measure the level of English of the sample students. The purpose was to provide valuable information about the students’ level of English and how they had acquired it. The results can be used to improve the way English is taught to future journalism students
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    Description of the English proficiency level achieved by the students of the bachelor in psychology after having taken English I in semester I, 2019, at the university of El Salvador
    (2020-01-01) Coto Osorio, Laura Tatiana; Méndez Olmo, Cesar Alexander; Portillo Hernández, Boanerges Eliseo; Blandón de Castro, Norma Cecilia; Blandón de Castro, Norma Cecilia
    The purpose of this research was to describe the English proficiency level that the students of the Bachelor in Psychology at the Central campus of the University of El Salvador achieved after having taken the English I course, to identify their study habits toward achieving the course’s goal and to characterize the teaching methodology used to develop the English I syllabus. Based on the 2018 English I course syllabus the students of this bachelor were expected to achieve a basic level of English as well as to be able to translate texts regarding psychology matter; the teaching methodology would use both the communicative approach and the grammar translation method; this course comprised sixty-four hours during a time frame of sixteen weeks, (English 1 course syllabus, 2018). In response to this situation, therefore, to accomplish the research objectives classes were observed throughout the term, a questionnaire was administered to know the students’ study habits, a post English test was administered to the students at the end of the semester and finally the teachers in charge of the course were interviewed. The study results describe the student’s English proficiency level, characterize the professors’ teaching methodology used in the classes, portray the learners’ study habits toward achieving the course goals and picture the teacher’s insight about the methodology, didactic materials, and resources used in class. The Psychology School could use the results of this study to follow up the English teaching
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    Entrevista_Opinion_universitaria (29 enero 2015): Ingreso Universitario 2015
    (Universidad de El Salvador. YSUES Radio Universitaria, 2015-01-29) Blandón de Castro, Norma Cecilia
    Norma Cecilia Blandón de Castro, vice decana de la Facultad de Ciencias y Humanidades de la Universidad de El Salvador, presenta datos relevantes de los aspirantes a ingresar en el año 2015. La vice decana afirma que "hay un aumento en el porcentaje de mujeres que ingresan a la Universidad de El Salvador año tras año" Explica las 3 fases que el proceso de ingreso tiene y comenta que como resultado de las primeras 2 fases, más de 6,500 aspirantes han sido admitidos.
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    Étude sur l’acculturation et l’attitude des étudiants de la troisième année de la Licence en Langues Modernes : Spécialité Français et Anglais, vers leur propre patrimoine culturel immatériel Salvadorien durant l’apprentissage du français langue étrangère, au cours du premier semestre 2019
    (2019-01-01) Chávez Cuba, Sara Nohemy; López Vásquez, José Alfredo; Blandón de Castro, Norma Cecilia
    La présente étude envisage le rapprochement vers le phénomène d’acculturation qui se déroule naturellement dans le Département de Langues étrangères grâce à l’enseignement-apprentissage du FLE. On a arrive à connaître les divers effets produits dans l’attitude des étudiantset la manière dans laquelle ils perçoivent la culture salvadorienne. De cette façon, on a eu lieu d’enrichir l’enseignement des langues avec des alternatives pour améliorer les connaissances du patrimoine culturel salvadorien.En plus,on a mis en place une méthodologie mixte du type exploratoire du fait de l’information novatrice et subjective qu’on a traitée,etpour mieux comprendre l’objet d’étude de manière plus proche et générale.Les instruments qu’on a utilisé ont contribuésà collecter les opinions des élèves à propos de leur expérience comme des étudiants de langues,et plonger dans les changements de perceptions ou opinions sur la propre culture au cours de la filière
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    Factors involved in the labor market insertion process of the 2014–2015 graduates of the Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages with Specialization in French and English, Study Plan 2002 of the Foreign Languages Department of the School of Arts and Sciences of the University of El Salvador
    (2017-03-10) De Paz De Paz, Jeymy Guadalupe; Figueroa Benavides, Pamela Stephanie; Blandón de Castro, Norma Cecilia; Contreras Cárcamo, Mauricio Salvador
    The research presented below is the result of an exploratory study carried out with the 2014–2015 graduates of the Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages with Specialization in French and English of the Foreign Languages Department of the School of Arts and Sciences of the University of El Salvador, with their employers, and with the professors of this Department. The research was developed following a qualitative–quantitative methodology with the purpose of studying the factors involved in the labor market insertion process faced by these graduates. Among the most noticeable findings in the data triangulation chapter, two factors are highlighted which are: the trilingual ability that these graduates have, and the lack of preparation in their minor field. Based on the above, as a general suggestion, a call is made to the authorities of this Department to analyze, evaluate, and execute a prompt update to the study plan 2002 of this career with the purpose to include more practical spaces in which the student may apply the theory studied; thus, to gain the essential experience that would facilitate them the finding of a job place in their minor.
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    Identification of the levels of satisfaction with the academic and administrative services that the University of El Salvador offers, experienced by the students of the bachelor in English teaching in the distance modality, entrance year 2016
    (2018-06-28) Díaz Ramírez, Fátima Guadalupe; Hernández Giralt, René Alexander; Rosales López, Elsa Elizabeth; Blandón de Castro, Norma Cecilia; Contreras Cárcamo, Mauricio Salvador
    The research was developed with the objective of studying the levels of satisfaction of the students of the Bachelor in English Teaching of the Distance Modality concerning to the academic and administrative services provided by the University of El Salvador. This research is the result of an exploratory descriptive study carried out with the students of the Bachelor in English Teaching, semester II 2017, of the Distance Modality, their tutors, coordinator of the bachelor and the branches coordinators. The information was gathered throughout the student’s questionnaire, and the interviews held with tutors, the coordinator of the bachelor and the coordinators of the branches of San Salvador and Santa Tecla. Students showed a high level of satisfaction with the academic services such as: tutoring sessions, contents in the virtual platform and evaluation processes, as well as the administrative services such as: information provided by the academic administration in concerns to registration and withdrawal of subjects, online access to the virtual platform and academic requests in regards to changes of career. Based on the above as general suggestion, a call is made to the authorities of the Foreign Languages Department to keep moving forward with the positive aspects that confirm the high levels of satisfaction of the students of this modality and to analyze, evaluate and execute actions to achieve even a higher level of acceptance in some aspects that need to be improved.
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    Implementation of an english program designed based on the first grade students needs and the time allotted by the school, at Centro Escolar Católico Nuestra Señora de Fátima. San Salvador, julo-september, 2019.
    (2020-09-01) Dubón, Ceccilia del Carmen; García Rivas, Stefany Lorena; Blandón de Castro, Norma Cecilia; Blandón de Castro, Norma Cecilia
    Learning English has become very important in a globalized world, but El Salvador is far from providing this key element to students in the public system. This action research work was aimed at implementing a special program designed for first graders of Centro Escolar Católico ―Nuestra Señora de Fátima; these students were not able to write or read in the first language when they started the school year, contrary to what happens in private schools where students can read and write and start taking English classes from kindergarten. The objectives of this action research work were supporting the development of the students‘ fine motricity skills, reducing students‘ anxiety through the use of special learning strategies, spotting and helping them reduce the learning problems that students may have had during classes describing and systematizing the learning and teaching experience and assessing the students English learning results after having implemented the program. The methodology to carry out this research was mainly qualitative as the process of learning English is explained based on information obtained through class observation; besides, it includes some quantitative information related to parents‘ and students‘ general background. The results of this research helped the students, their parents and the English teachers of the Cento Escolar Catòlico ―Nuestra Señora de Fátima‖. First graders improved their fine motricity skills, acquired English vocabulary and developed some basic linguistic skills in English. In addition, the school received a copy of the program specifically designed for the school first graders; and finally, future English teachers will have a specially designed English program and the didactic material that was donated to the school.
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    La importancia que tienen las aplicaciones en los dispositivos móviles para el aprendizaje del idioma francés en estudiantes que desean tener una noción del idioma para conocer sobre la cultura francesa
    (2020-01-01) Galán Gómez, Raquel Esmeralda; López Orellana, Marleni Elizabeth; Villanueva Muñoz, Jacqueline Michelle; Aguillón Rivera, Francisca; Blandón de Castro, Norma Cecilia
    La investigación muestra las aplicaciones en los dispositivos móviles para el aprendizaje del idioma francés en estudiantes que desean tener una noción del idioma para conocer sobre la cultura francesa. El estudio tuvo la participación de un experto en aplicaciones y dispositivos móviles con el propósito de tener una opinión profesional en la investigación. Además, se invitó a alumnos del proyecto de horas sociales “Clases de inglés para adultos”, con el objetivo de conocer su punto de vista en cuanto al uso de aplicaciones móviles para poder tener una noción de la lengua francesa y de su vocabulario y del mismo modo conocer de alguna manera la cultura francesa. Además, el equipo de investigación presenta una propuesta para que se aprovechen los avances de la tecnología móvil como un recurso pedagógico e innovador que favorezca los procesos de aprendizaje de la lengua francesa y su cultura como Duolingo, Memrise Y Busuu con el fin de ayudar a que los alumnos puedan enriquecer el vocabulario y todo el conocimiento que abarca el aprendizaje de una lengua extranjera.
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    Perceptions about the experiences of the novice english professors during their first years working in the Foreign Language Department, School of Arts and Sciences, University of El Salvador.
    (2020-01-01) Torres Cartagena, Jorge Eduardo; Gómez Mejía, Brenda Yaneth; Alveño Juárez, Gabriela Stephanie; Rodríguez Argueta, Francisco Antonio; Blandón de Castro, Norma Cecilia
    The following paper has the main objective to demonstrate the experiences that Novice English professors face, the difficulties they have to overcome as well as the relationships with their colleagues during their first years teaching at the Foreign Language Department in the University of El Salvador. To begin with, it is presented some definitions of what a novice professor is, also some historical background regarding how the teaching process has evolved over the years. In addition, it is stated the reasons behind why they decide to become a professor at a University level. Furthermore, the research team highlights the main aspects involved in the teaching process such as points of view, thoughts, impressions, opinions, motivation and attitudes. Afterwards, the outcomes demonstrate that there is a lack of trainings regarding the inductions before starting the teaching process. It is pointed out that novice professors need guidance from experienced colleagues aside from the need of technological gadgets from the Foreign Language Department. On top of that, some other delicate concerns are presented that have not been addressed yet by the authorities of the Foreign Language Department. Finally, some suggestions are offered to the Foreign Language Department in order to provide continuous improvement to the performance of the novice English professors.
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    Perfil de ingreso, currículo y otros factores asociados a resultados en la evaluación de competencias académicas y pedagógicas, diciembre 2001: Caso Universidad de El Salvador
    (2002-10-01) Blandón de Castro, Norma Cecilia; Hidalgo, Joaquín Ovidio; Oliva, José Israel; Paz Narváez, Rafael; Escobar Cornejo, María del Carmen
    Este reporte de investigación es el producto de un estudio exhaustivo sobre los factores asociados con los resultados en la Evaluación de Competencias Académicas y Pedagógicas, ECAP de Diciembre de 2001. La reprobación masiva en dicha prueba por los estudiantes de los diferentes profesorados de la Facultad de Ciencias y Humanidades y de la Facultad de Ciencias Naturales y Matemáticas de la Universidad de El Salvador fue la motivación inicial para emprender la búsqueda de una explicación a dicho fenómeno, usando como base también los resultados obtenidos en un estudio exploratorio llevado a cabo anteriormente con estudiantes y coordinadores de los profesorados de la Facultad de Ciencias y Humanidades de la UES y de la Universidad Pedagógica, realizado el año recién pasado por los mismos autores. Los actores principales dentro de los distintos procesos de formación inicial de maestros/as en las cuatro sedes de la UES fueron las fuentes de información más importantes en esta investigación.
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    Professors’ academic reasoning behind the use and non-use of educational technology tools for class development in the Intensive English and French subjects of the Bachelor in Modern Languages with Specialization in French and English, of the Department of Foreign Languages of the School of Arts and Sciences of the University of El Salvador, Semester I-2018
    (2018-11-28) Duque Rodríguez, Marcela María; López Hernández, Wendy del Carmen; Martínez Meléndez, Lisseth Carolina; Blandón de Castro, Norma Cecilia; Contreras Cárcamo, Mauricio Salvador
    The use of Educational Technology tools (ET tools) in the process of teaching and learning a foreign language has become so important at the Foreign Language Department (FLD), though there are still some professors who prefer to teach in a traditional way without using any type of technological equipment in classes. This present research work was focused on finding out the academic reasoning behind the implementation and non-implementation of these technological devices and the uses that professors of the FLD give to these ET tools during classes as well as the way they help students to develop the linguistic macro skills. To have a whole overview of the object of study of this research, a class observation phase was carried out in the selected class groups, professors in charge of the selected classes were interviewed, and students were asked to answer an auto-administered questionnaire. The results revealed when and how professors made use or non-use of these technological devices and their opinions and reasons of using them or not; besides that, students’ points of view disclosed how the use or non-use of ET tools in classes impacts their English learning. Reflections and recommendations have been made based on the obtained results to consider implementing the use of ET tools more in the Foreign Language Department of the University of El Salvador.
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    Social and academic factors related to students who are in the 5th year of the Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages with Specialization in French and English in the Semester I-2018 of the Foreign Languages Department of the School of Arts and Sciences of the University of El Salvador who have kept a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) equal or higher than 7.00 and those who have not during their studies
    (2019-03-13) Escobar García, Ana Isabel; López Mauricio, Cristina Elizabeth; Ramírez Martínez, Lourdes Yessenia; Blandón de Castro, Norma Cecilia; Contreras Cárcamo, Mauricio Salvador
    The present research study was focused on investigating the social and academic factors related to the academic performance of students of the University of El Salvador. The variables under consideration were the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) obtained through the academic performance as a dependent variable; and the extracurricular academic experiences, number of registered subjects, and factors such as gender, age, marital status, and economic status as independent variables. The data was collected through a survey from students who were in the 5 th year of the Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages with Specialization in French and English, (BA. in ML). The findings of this research have shown which factors, marital status, work, study time and others, mentioned before impacted more students’ performances which may help future generations of higher education to understand these factors and to use them to improve their academic performance, noticed through the Cumulative GPA.
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    Strategies, tools, and attitude of students of different majors at UES regarding reading materials written in English for developing activities, task, and homework, where and when English language is not included in the flowchart.
    (2020-01-01) Sánchez Sorto, Manuel Antonio; Abrego Melgar, Juan Carlos; Ruano Carreño, Elton Akin; Oliva, Israel; Blandón de Castro, Norma Cecilia
    English is considered as a universal language nowadays. The English language provides different cultural background of the country connected to the language. English has been playing a major role in many sectors as medicine, engineering, politics, economics, international relations, and higher education in particular. This work describes the role of the language and its importance among students of the University of El Salvador during their career. In addition, it contains information about the attitude of the students and the way they deal with it. In addition, it identifies the courses where English written material is presented but no English is taught. It determines how English written materials influence non-English speaker in the competences during and after their majors. English in modern education, particularly in higher education sector and the role of modern technology in promoting English language learning/teaching quality to meet the standards, communication needs and cultural exchange across the world.
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    The academic an non-academic factors related to students subject failing at the Psychology Departament of the University of El Salvador, semester I-2000
    (2002-01-01) Amaya Coreas, María Cristina; Blandón de Castro, Norma Cecilia
    The present report contains analysis of the data collected through a survey among students from the Psychology Department. The age of the students varies from nineteen to thirty nine year-old, among 34 female students and 14 male students. The questionnaires were answered during a week and a half. The major problem was to be able to reach students through, when they were found they were very collaborative who helped the researchers out to find the other students that became part of the sample. It was just a matter of looking for them that took most of the time because once they were contacted they helped out.
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    The academic and non-academic factors related to students' attrition and or subject failing at the Sociology Departament of the School of Arts and Sciences of the University of El Salvador, semester 1-2000
    (2002-01-01) Alas Portillo, Ana Silvia; Mena Domínguez, Waldo Miguel; Vásquez, Marcos Antonio; Blandón de Castro, Norma Cecilia
    Nowadays, the students’ subject failing and attrition constitute problems for educational institutions at any level. So new academic advising program and new teaching methodologies have been put into practice in order to control these phenomena. According to “La Direccion General de Evaluacion de Calidad Educativa” from Honduras, the causes that are closely related to subject failing are linked to several factors such as the teaching learning process, the system of evaluation and the students themselves who don’t want to study. In addition to this, according to Dr. Badia Sierra, Director of the planning office of the University of El Salvador (UES), when interviewed on May 17th, 2001, the UES as a tertiary educational institution faces this problem. He said that the attrition problem is the result of different causes such as: lack of students’ academic preparation, students’ emotional problems, students’ entrance profile, maturity, lack of teaching materials, teachers’ lack of interest in the teachinglearning process. He said that due to all these reasons, a great number of students of the UES quit their studies.
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    The academic and non-academic factors related to students' failing subject or attrition at the Department of Education at the School of Arts and Sciences of the University of El Salvador, Semester I-2000
    (2002-05-03) López Castillo, Sonia Guadalupe; Bautista Bracamonte, Marcia Isabel; Bustillo Romero, Guillermo; Blandón de Castro, Norma Cecilia
    Imídeo G. Nérici (1985) points out in his book, Hacia una Didáctica General Dinámica, that university teaching should avoid four things. First university studies should not only aim to prepare students to pass exams. Second, university students should not limit themselves to just take notes and then memorize them. Third, university students should neither play passive roles nor limit themselves to know just what the teacher gives them. Fourth, university students should not be kept away from the problems their community and country faces.