Storytelling and Its Influence on Meaningful Learning Among University Students in the Education Program in Ecuador
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In the field of higher education, storytelling has emerged as an effective pedagogical strategy to enhance meaningful content comprehension and promote students’ emotional engagement. This study aimed to analyze the influence of storytelling on the meaningful learning of students enrolled in the Blended Learning Education Program at the Central University of Ecuador. The research adopted a quantitative approach, with a descriptive level and non-experimental design, applying a structured questionnaire to a purposive sample of 36 faculty members. The instrument was validated through expert judgment and demonstrated high levels of reliability of 0,98. Data were processed using SPSS version 25 through descriptive, correlational, and multiple linear regression analyses. The findings revealed a favorable perception of storytelling and a strong association with key dimensions of meaningful learning, such as cognitive retention, autonomy, and emotional involvement. Furthermore, academic level significantly influenced faculty perceptions of learning, while other demographic and professional variables showed no relevant effects. The three hypotheses were accepted, confirming the positive impact of narrative strategies on learning quality in blended learning contexts. It is concluded that storytelling represents an effective didactic tool in teacher training. Future research should include more diverse populations and implement longitudinal designs to evaluate long-term effects.
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Nora Lissette Galarza-Godoy, Universidad Estatal de Milagro - Ecuador
https://orcid.org/0009-0006-2935-4998
Lic. Nora Lissette Galarza Godoy is a professor and researcher in educational sciences. She teaches at the Marvin Minsky Private Online Educational Unit.
Her research focuses on storytelling and its influence on meaningful learning. Storytelling is an effective teaching tool for teacher training.
Rufina Narcisa Bravo-Alvarado, Universidad Estatal de Milagro - Ecuador
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8674-6158
Dra. Rufina Narcisa Bravo Alvarado is a professor, researcher, and academic. She has published numerous articles in prestigious national and international journals. She teaches undergraduate and graduate programs at Milagro State University. Her research focuses on storytelling and its influence on meaningful learning. Storytelling is an effective teaching tool for teacher training.
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