Estrategias para el desarrollo de hábitos de estudio dirigido a estudiantes con bajo rendimiento académico de primero de bachillerato curso en una institución educativa fiscal

Abstract

Academic underperformance is a critical issue in the educational field, significantly influenced by study habits. This study assessed the effectiveness of the Pomodoro technique in improving study habits and academic performance among first-year high school students with low academic achievement at a public educational institution in Guayaquil, Ecuador. A quantitative, descriptive, and correlational research design was employed, involving a sample of 11 evening students. Data collection utilized two instruments: the Study Habits and Techniques Questionnaire (CHTE) and the CASM-85 Study Habits Inventory, administered before and after a four-week intervention using the Pomodoro technique. The intervention demonstrated significant improvements in the organization and planning of study time, as well as in concentration and academic performance. The Pomodoro technique, which structures study time into 25-minute intervals followed by short breaks, was implemented over four weeks with the aim of enhancing time management and study effectiveness. Post-intervention results indicated a notable positive impact on students' study habits. Participants exhibited improved concentration during study sessions and better time organization, which was reflected in a general increase in academic performance. In conclusion, the Pomodoro technique proved to be an effective intervention for addressing deficiencies in study habits and enhancing academic performance among first-year high school students with low academic achievement.