Analysis of the Learning to Learn competency in university Nursing colleg students

Abstract

The research focuses on the development and achievement of the “Learning to Learn” (AaA) competency in seventh semester students of the Bachelor's Degree in Nursing at the University of Colima. The study has a quantitative, exploratory, descriptive, non-experimental and transversal approach, aimed at identifying the achievement of AaA competence by dimension: cognitive, metacognitive, affective-motivational, social-relational and ethical (linked to the learning strategies and self-regulated learning constructs, to the sociocognitive approach and personal and collective improvement.), and the skills, strategies and abilities used by students in each dimension, as well as describing the significant differences between men and women in regard to the results obtained. The standardized and validated CECAPEU questionnaire was used to identify AaA competence in university degrees. 97 responses were obtained, 86.60% of the sample. The findings reveal that students have strengths in effective information management, self-assessment, motivation, problem solving and social skills. However, they present important weaknesses in communication skills in a second language, ICT management, critical thinking, time management, and especially, in physical and emotional well-being, showing a high incidence of anxiety. This research provides an overview of AaA competence in university students and represents a starting point for the implementation of educational strategies that address these deficiencies and contribute to more autonomous, effective and affective learning.