La Formación Investigativa en Pregrado: El Estado Actual Y Consideraciones Hacia El Futuro

Abstract

En el presente ensayo se desarrolla la formación investigativa en pregrado, para lo cual el documento se separa en dos partes, el primero atiende a dos aspectos: el estado actual de la formación investigativa en pregrado y la formación de investigadores en el pregrado, concluyen en esta primera parte que en la formación de pregrado no deben formarse investigadores, sino trabajar en las competencias para la investigación, y se enlistan siete características particulares en la formación investigativa, sintetizada en tener estudiantes desinteresados hacia la investigación científica y la falta de estrategias adecuadas por parte de las Universidades. En la segunda parte se aborda las fortalezas y oportunidades que presenta la formación investigativa y se proporcionan algunas consideraciones para el futuro, concluyendo en esta segunda parte que las líneas de investigación son las llamadas a ser utilizadas para incrementar las capacidades investigativas de los docentes y los estudiantes, apoyadas en planes estratégicos a largo plazo.

Validation Using Structural Equations of the “Cursa-T” Scale to Measure Research and Digital Competencies in Undergraduate Students

“…Contrary to the misconception that undergraduate education does not aim to produce researchers, studies by Ramos et al [3] and Chávez-Ayala et al [12] assert that it fosters positive attitudes toward research at this level, with some students adopting scientific research practices in their professional endeavors. Consequently, the necessity arises for valid and reliable instruments that can gauge the evolution of these competencies across different training levels.…”

“…Societies 2024, 14, 22 2 of 14 Moreover, recognizing the pivotal role of recent and high-quality research results in informed decision-making within professional settings; it becomes imperative to instill the methodology of utilizing scientific evidence throughout the entire span of university education [1,[3][4][5][6]. The ability to critically evaluate and apply research findings is an asset that enhances professional competence and contributes to advancements in diverse fields.…”

Formative Research and Research Competencies in Foreign Language Students in Higher Education

“…Another result that should be noted in the know-how dimension is related to the items with lower approval such as the use of the SPSS program and the use of the virtual library database provided by the university with 57.6% and 40.7% between almost never and never. Ramos & Escobar (2020) mention that statistics is one of the pillars of the research process, however, many students reject it and consequently, such perception negatively influences the development of research. Along the same line, researchers Avila-Toscano et al ( 2022) reveal that there is no promotion of statistical culture and that Formative Research and Research Competencies in Foreign Language Students in Higher Education the negative attitudes developed in basic education regarding statistics tend to last until the university period, generating little interest in the subject.…”