Implementation of Curricular Educational Videos Created by the Teacher as a Complement to Face-to-Face Classes to Improve the Academic Performance of Students of the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture of the Catholic University of Trujillo, 2024

Abstract

This research aims to implement educational videos created by the instructor as a complementary tool in face-to-face classes within the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture at the Universidad Católica de Trujillo. The focus is on applied science courses, which require teaching methods beyond traditional lectures. The research is applied, with a quasi-experimental design and a quantitative approach. It seeks to address the general question of how the use of educational videos can improve students' academic performance during an academic semester. The sample includes all engineering students enrolled in courses such as Water Supply, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Dynamics, and General Hydrology. The study compares students’ grades before and after the implementation of educational videos. Additionally, an anonymous survey was conducted to gather students' perceptions regarding the usefulness of the videos in their teaching-learning process. For exploratory data analysis, SPSS software and Excel were used, and a comparative analysis of grades before and after the use of educational videos was performed. The results confirm that the use of curriculum-aligned educational videos improves students’ academic performance, enhances understanding of complex concepts, boosts students’ motivation to study, and fosters critical thinking in problem-solving. The research also includes appendices, such as the survey and the consistency matrix, which support the data collection process. Overall, this study aims to innovate the teaching-learning process by integrating curriculum-based educational videos as a complement to face-to-face classes, addressing the current needs of students.