Analysis of working memory in the learning of egb students in the framework of linkage with society

Abstract

The study focuses on the monitoring of structures that support information retention in learning processing. Working memory and some complex cognitive functions participate significantly in reasoning, planning or decision making of the learner. UNESCO indicates that 60% of the Ecuadorian student population has learning difficulties due to the conditions of virtual teaching during the COVID 19 pandemic. The objective of the work carried out within the framework of the linkage with society of the Faculty of Education of a University in Ecuador was to analyze the working memory of 871 children between 5 and 15 years of age, applying the Wechsler intelligence test (WISC V). This was the instrument used by 156 teachers in training. A descriptive and exploratory cross-sectional study was carried out. For the bibliographic research, texts and biomedical journals were examined. The scale considered the result of the working memory indexes with a confidence interval of 0.84 and an average qualitative score in 63% of the intervened children. The results obtained were communicated to the representatives by the teachers who applied the scale as a pedagogical contribution to strengthen the learning of the intervened group.