Influencia del uso de mnemotecnias en el aprendizaje de los 12 pares craneales

Abstract

This research arose from the need to implement classroom strategies for learning the 12 cranial nerves with eighth-grade students at a school in Bogotá. This led to identifying the influence of mnemonics as innovative strategies in the learning of cranial nerves of the Peripheral Nervous System in eighth-grade students at Colegio San Vicente IED. The purpose of implementing these resources focused on three principles: facilitating the understanding of the 12 cranial nerves through simple associations, motivating students to use mnemonics as innovative and easily accessible strategies, and stimulating their imagination during the learning process. Regarding the methodology, the research followed an interpretive paradigm with an action-research approach, employing an interest group strategy. Six instruments were used for data collection, and the analysis was conducted with the help of MAXQDA® software. Unlike traditional strategies, this methodology incorporated creative and personalized elements that facilitated the long-term retention and recall of the 12 cranial nerves. This novel approach not only motivated the students but also optimized their ability to remember complex information through simple mental associations with greater meaning. Thus, the categories of analysis included the effectiveness of mnemonics, motivation in learning, memory in learning, content comprehension, and the promotion of imagination. Regarding the results, these were collected, categorized, and analyzed based on the interpretation of the students' discourse. It was concluded that mnemonics can influence students' learning when linked to factors such as motivation, understanding, imagination, memory, and the ease of use of these resources. Similarly, some recommendations highlight the importance of continuing to use mnemonics in the classroom to improve the retention and comprehension of complex concepts.