Environmental Education Programs Research Articles

Gestão e Responsabilidade Ambiental nas práticas de uma cooperativa de agricultura familiar: A percepção de cooperados

Considerando que a crise ambiental tem pressionado para que as organizações mudem sua forma de atuação para se manterem competitivas no mercado, e a responsabilidade social empresarial aparece como um meio para as organizações se adaptarem ao “novo” mercado de consumidores preocupados com as questões ambientais, e sabendo que a cooperativa é uma organização com particularidades, porém que atua no mercado, devendo se pautar em atividades que visem o desenvolvimento sustentável, objetiva-se analisar a percepção de cooperados sobre a gestão e responsabilidade ambiental nas práticas de uma cooperativa de agricultura familiar. Para tanto, optamos pela abordagem descritiva, uma vez que entrevistamos sete cooperados, por meio de um roteiro composto por 12 (doze) quesitos, em uma escala tipo cinco pontos entre concordar ou discordar totalmente, elaborado a partir dos Indicadores Ethos de Responsabilidade Social Empresarial e de dois princípios do cooperativismo (quinto e sétimo). Deste modo, observa-se que existiu uma percepção desfavorável dos cooperados em relação à gestão ambiental da cooperativa, o que permite concluir que a ausência de uma política ambiental formal e clara e de um programa de Educação Ambiental na organização poderiam influenciar positivamente no desenvolvimento de ações ambientais na cooperativa.

MULHERES E MARISCAGEM: INVENÇÕES DE SI NO (IN) MUNDO MANGUE

O artigo decorre de uma pesquisa articulada ao projeto de extensãoFortalecimento Sociopolítico das Marisqueiras de Sergipe, parte doPrograma de Educação Ambiental com Comunidades Costeiras. A pesquisafaz-se processo de habitação coletiva em defesa de territórios de vidatradicionais e da vida das mulheres marisqueiras, que veem seus territóriosexistenciais cotidianamente ameaçados por empreendimentos do grandecapital. Inspiradas na etnografia e na cartografia, miramos nos processos de invenção da vida cotidiana das mulheres no mundo mangue. A perspectivaé pesquisar com marisqueiras, conhecer seus modos de vida e formas deresistência, que se tecem num território híbrido entre cidade, campo emangue. Acompanhamos a construção do movimento social MulheresMarisqueiras de Sergipe e, com ele, de redes de cuidado e ajuda mútua,invenções de si e de mundos correlatos, ampliando em ato sentidos para acategoria mulher e para o trabalho artesanal.

The first issue of InJAST available in print and online

It is our great pleasure to announce that the very first issue of the Indonesian Journal of Applied Environmental Studies (InJAST) is now be available in both print and online. This journal has evolved from the Journal of Environmental Education which started in 2015, and was managed by the Study Programme of Population and Environmental Education, Graduate Programme of Pakuan University. Because this study programme has now become the Study Programme of Environmental Management, we have decided to establish this new journal to publish scientific articles covering broader environmental issues that are written by the Indonesian students of graduate programmes either in Pakuan and other universities or researchers. Meanwhile, the publication and management of the Journal of Environmental Education will be transferred to another relevant faculty or study programme within Pakuan University.We intend the new InJAST to be published in English (with abstracts both in English and Bahasa) so that it can reach a wider readership internationally, and we hope encourage international environmental students and scientists working in Indonesia or on topics of specific relevance to Indonesia, to disseminate their research results and findings through this journal.We are pleased to also announce that it has been agreed in principle that this new journal will be published collaboratively between the Graduate School of Pakuan University and PERWAKU (Perhimpunan Cendikiawan Pemerhati Lingkungan Indonesia, the Indonesian Association of Environmentalist Scholars). A formal Memorandum of Understanding between both parties will be signed in the near future.In this occasion, we, as the chief editors of this new journal, would like to express our gratitude to various parties and individuals who have supported this initiative, especially to Prof. Dr. H. Bibin Rubini, M.Pd. (Chancellor of Pakuan University), Prof. Dr. Ing. H. Soewarto Hardhienata (Dean of Graduate School Pakuan University), and Prof. Jatna Supriatna, Ph.D. (Chairman of PERWAKU Indonesia). We would also like to express special thanks to our national and international colleagues at Pakuan University and elsewhere, who have so generously offered their time as members of the editorial board of the journal.Last but not least, we hope that the Indonesian Journal of Applied Environmental Studies (InJAST) will provide new colour and perspectives the scientific journals published by Pakuan Univeristy, and become the vehicle of choice for environmental science students and scientists to disseminate of their work.

Teaching and Learning Methods of the Inquiry-Based Environmental Education Program for Elementary School Students to Solve Living Environment Problems

이 연구는 초등환경교육의 교수·학습 방법으로 탐구 중심 환경교육을 활용하여 초등학생을 대상으로 생활환경 문제 해결을 위한 교육프로그램을 개발함으로써 초등학교 현장에서 환경교육을 효과적으로 구현하고자 수행하였다. 연구의 목적을 달성하기 위하여 2009 개정교육과정을 반영한 5∼6학년(군) 실과 6종 교과서의 환경교육 관련 내용과 2015 개정교육과정 실과총론의 환경교육 관련 내용을 분석하여 환경교육 내용영역과 시사점을 추출하였으며, 이를 토대로 초등 환경교육을 위한 탐구 중심 환경교육 프로그램을 개발하였다. 개발된 프로그램은 준비-탐구 계획서 작성-탐구 수행 및 결과 분석-통찰적 이해-탐구의 확장의 5단계 모형을 구안하였다. 개발된 교수·학습 프로그램을 실과 교과 시간을 통해 지도하고, 환경 주제 중심으로 교과 간에 통합하여 창의적 체험활동 시간에 활용하거나 환경 동아리 시간에 활용할 수 있는 실행 방안을 제시하여 수업현장에서 효과적으로 활용할 수 있도록 하였다. 이 연구를 통해 얻은 결론은 다음과 같다. 첫째, 5∼6학년(군) 실과 교과서의 환경교육 관련 내용을 권진희 외(2017)의 전통생태지식을 활용한 초등환경교육 분류 체계를 바탕으로 환경 주제를 선정하고, 탐구 중심 환경교육 프로그램을 개발하였다. 둘째, 개발된 탐구 중심 환경교육 프로그램은 실과 시간, 창의적 체험활동시간, 환경 동아리 활동 시간에 활용할 수 있다. 셋째, 탐구 중심 환경교육을 활용한 초등환경교육은 학습자 중심의 능동적인 학습을 이끌어 내어 환경에 대한 학습자의 관심과 동기를 유발하고, 일상적인 생활환경 문제에 대한 관심과 타인과의 의사소통을 통해 창의적인 문제 해결력을 향상시키는데도 기여를 할 것이다. 결론적으로 탐구 중심 환경교육을 활용한 환경교육은 학습자 중심의 능동적인 학습 활동을 통해 문제를 해결하는 과정을 통해 고등 사고력과 창의적 역량을 기를 수 있는 좋은 예시자료가 될 수 있을 것으로 보인다.The purpose of this study is to contribute to implement effective environmental education at the elementary school by developing educational programs for elementary school students to solve their living environment problems by using inquiry-based environmental education through teaching and learning method for elementary environmental education. To achieve the purpose of the study, the environmental education related contents of the five to six grade and six types of practical arts textbook reflecting the 2009 revised elementary school curriculum and the 2015 revised elementary school practical arts curriculum were analyzed. Based on those, the contents of environment education and its implications were extracted, and the inquiry-based environmental education program was developed for elementary environmental education. The conclusions obtained from this study is as follows. First, environmental subjects were selected based on the classification system for elementary environmental education using traditional ecology knowledge of Kwon et al.,(2017) and the inquiry-based environmental education program was developed. Second, the inquiry-based environmental education programs can be used for regular classes hours, creative experiential activities hours and environmental club activities. Third, the elementary inquiry- based environmental education program will be effective in achieving the goal of environmental education by bringing active learning to the learner-centered, inducing learner s interest and motivation to the environment, and will also contribute to improving their creative problem-solving skills through daily life environment problems and communication with others. In conclusion, environmental education using inquiry-based environmental education can be a good example of developing higher thinking skills and creative capabilities through the active learner-centered learning.

Устойчивое развитие в повестке архитектурного образования

Область архитектуры и строительства ввиду большого вли­яния на окружающую среду является объектом регулирования посредством экологических доктрин. Однако в области про­фессионального и высшего архитектурного и строительного образования до настоящего времени не внедрена комплексная программа экологического образования. Ещё больше вопросов вызывает область градостроительного образования.
 Ориентация деятельности на стратегию устойчивого развития заставляет архитектора и градостроителя искать адекватные и эффективные ответы на вызовы современности, опираясь на принципы этой стратегии.
 В 2013 году в МАРХИ была разработана и в 2014-ом утверж­дена Концепция экологического образования. Предпосылки к её внедрению заложены в самой профессии архитектора и градостроителя, осуществляющих преобразование природ­ного ландшафта в антропогенный. Цель Концепции, с одной стороны, обеспечить непрерывность процесса формирования экологического мышления на всех этапах учебного процесса, с другой стороны, она позволяет задействовать в архитектур­ном проектировании инновационные технологии в области экологического строительства, разработанные специалистами инженерных кафедр.
 Сущность интегрированного архитектурного образования в овладении способностью разрабатывать и реализовывать со­циально-философскую идею устойчивой среды обитания для конкретных условий региона, города на основе современных научных и технических достижений в области градостроитель­ства, архитектуры, экологической безопасности, конструкций, строительной физики и строительных материалов.
 В основе этого подхода, названного «Интегрированное архитектурное образование», ориентированные на Стратегию устойчивого развития:
 
 разработанная многоуровневая система интегрирован­ного устойчивого образования;
 проектирование объектов как устойчивых архитектурно­инженерных умных систем;
 рейтинговая система оценки здания на протяжении всего жизненного цикла - от проектирования до различных стадий эксплуатации.

Use of muralism to promote awareness about aquatic ecosystems and wise water consumption in northwestern Ecuador

In this article, we present the results of the use of muralism as an artistic tool applied to environmental education with a focus on the promotion of awareness of aquatic ecosystems and rationed water consumption in the province of Esmeraldas in northwestern Ecuador. The research was conducted by an interdisciplinary team of professors and students from the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador Sede Esmeraldas between 2017 and 2018 with the support of mural artists.The project involved a target audience in participating in the design and painting of four large-format murals with graphic representations of the ecosystems and people's relationship to water. The murals were developed in four different locations in the city where they could be viewed and appreciated by the community in general. One corner of each of these murals was deliberately left blank to serve as a slate where people could reflect and leave their comments.Pre- and post-test surveys were administered to the participants of this study and then evaluated and analyzed using McNemar statistics to measure the changes in participants' knowledge, awareness, and attitude. The reaction of the public to the murals was also part of the study. Their interaction was analyzed using a qualitative evaluation matrix specifically designed for this project.The results obtained in this study show that the use of mural art is an effective tool for environmental education programs. Murals represent a place for interaction; therefore, they become effective spaces for expressing and communicating messages. The impact of murals on awareness of aquatic ecosystems and use of water were more significant in children and teenagers because people are more receptive at a young age. The rest of the target groups participating in the study, although stimulated by the murals, presented minor changes in their responses.The public's reaction to the murals was extremely positive. The results showed that murals that depicted elements relating people's identity to the ecosystem helped reconnect them with nature and reminded them of their responsibility to conserve it. Thus, mural art can serve as a pedagogical tool for environmental education, helping communities connect with the environmental reality and encouraging them to commit to conservation through tangible work.

Features of environmental non-formal education

The purpose of the article is to identify the most significant characteristics of the environmental educational program from the point of view of visitors and experts. The object of the study is informal environmental education, and the subject is the program of informal environmental education implemented at the ethnographic camp "Uvăs Mir Hot" (House of Northern People). Special attention is paid to the substantive and formal characteristics of the program under study. The authors' contribution to the research of the topic is to highlight the characteristics of the program that effectively affect visitors and change their attitude to the environment. At the first stage, the analysis of theoretical studies devoted to modern environmental education was carried out and basic characteristics were identified. At the second stage, the content and formal characteristics of the educational program are analyzed. At the third stage, three types of reviews were analyzed, which made it possible to identify the most effective characteristics of the educational program. The novelty of the study lies in a comprehensive research method involving the analysis of several types of reviews to determine the most effective characteristics of the educational program, as well as in the description of the unique platform on which the program is implemented. The theoretical significance of the study is related to the search for an optimal set of meaningful and formal characteristics of educational programs that form responsible environmental behavior. It is concluded that environmental education is impossible in the old educational paradigm, therefore, a variant of informal additional environmental education based on the wisdom of indigenous peoples and containing elements inherent in modern environmental education is proposed. However, a number of characteristics need further refinement. The content characteristics were not reflected in the reviews, although the formal characteristics of environmental education are recorded (emotional and aesthetic impact, informal nature, involvement in the issues discussed, the playful nature of the events). The analysis of the expertise carried out by specialist teachers shows the presence of almost all the characteristics of the educational program. The results of the study can be used to improve the program under consideration, and environmental education programs in general.

Does student enthusiasm equal learning? The mismatch between observed and self-reported student engagement and environmental literacy outcomes in a residential setting

ABSTRACT In this study, we explore the influence of student engagement on middle school students’ environmental literacy outcomes at a residential environmental education (EE) program. We observed 80 lessons and 17 educators, observing six measures related to engagement. We also administered immediate post-experience surveys measuring students’ self-reported levels of engagement and environmental literacy outcomes. Only self-reported student engagement was significantly associated with more positive outcomes. As such, observations of engaged or enthusiastic EE participants may not necessarily be indicative of achieving desired learning outcomes. The study reveals the importance of systematic evaluation over simplistic observations for gauging participant learning.

The role of cultural norms in shaping attitudes towards amphibians in Cape Town, South Africa.

Urban ecosystems are increasingly viewed as an important component within strategies for wildlife conservation but are shaped as much by natural systems as they are by social and political processes. At the garden scale, attitudes and preferences govern design and maintenance choices including the decision to encourage or discourage specific faunal presence. At the global scale, charismatic taxa that are well-liked attract more conservation funding and volunteer stewardship. Amphibians are a class of animals that are both loved and loathed making them a suitable subject for comparing and unpacking the drivers of preference and attitudes towards animals. We conducted a mixed methods survey of 192 participants in three adjacent neighbourhoods in Cape Town, South Africa. The survey included both quantitative and qualitative questions which were analysed thematically and used to explain the quantitative results. The results revealed that attitudes formed during childhood tended to be retained into adulthood, were shaped by cultural norms, childhood experiences and the attitudes of primary care-givers. The findings are significant for environmental education programmes aimed at building connectedness to nature and biophilic values.

Autobiographical memory functions: an emancipatory approach to construct environmental education outcomes

In this study, we assessed how 34 young adult participants in an environmental education (EE) program from 2011 to 2014 constructed their learning outcomes through interviews and the exploration of autobiographical memory functions (AMFs) regarding program experiences. We articulated a variety of directive, social, and self AMFs, including the achievement of the top five typical objectives of EE, increase in positive social norms through reminiscing and sharing memories, and attainment of diverse personal growth. We also constructed the relationship of these outcomes with the ultimate objective of EE. This method can presumably be used to emergently construct outcomes for evaluating emancipatory EE programs, which are on the request of tackling wicked environmental problems.

Evaluation of awareness level of Taliqan residents about the health hazard of environmental pollution

Protecting the environment is one of the most important responsibilities for every human being to keep it clean and protected. The pollutant and contaminated environment will cause many life-threatening diseases. It is well known that humans’ activities are the main causes of environmental pollution, therefore this research is aimed to evaluate the awareness level of Taliqan residents about the health hazards and environmental pollutions. The method used in this study was descriptive analytics and the data was collected through the questionnaires distributed to the townspeople and their responses were recorded. The results of this study showed that among 540 participants, 45.1% have fully awareness about the type of pollution and its health hazards, 25.74% have good knowledge, 14% have medal awareness, 11.85% have low awareness, 3.14% did not have any unaware. Also, none of the participants did not report daily activities of the municipality regarding management and cleanup of the city, while 1.85% reported the weekly activities, 20% monthly activities, 49.62% confirmed the non- program activities, and 19.44% were unaware of the city’s cleanup process by municipal authorities’ responsible persons. This study concludes that poor management of municipal officials, lack of waste containers on the road sides and amusement parks are the main reasons behind the waste storage and aggregation of rubbish in every corner of the city. In addition, lack of effective environmental education programs through the media has made the culture of urbanization and environmental protection less institutionalized among citizens.

Social knowledge networks for promoting environmental education in coastal communities from central-southern region of Cuba

Community-based Environmental Education is recognized as a powerful tool for contributing the solution of socio-environmental problems in the coastal zones. Participatory processes in coastal communities such as exchange of knowledge and networks are very relevant to resolve conflicts and harmonize the relationship between society and nature. The purpose of this study was to use the social networks for the development of community-based environmental education processes in a small coastal community from the central-southern region of Cuba. Surveys and interviews techniques, as well as, environmental diagnoses were implemented in the community. In addition, an environmental education program was established with children of the elementary school. UCINET software data analysis revealed the elements (nodes or keystone bridging agents) relationship with the social network of“Castillo de Jagua” community, which showed a picture or map of individuals and institutions/organizations interactions in this community. Educational activities carried out with children of elementary school were effective to promote environmental education and participatory processes in the community.

Reaching Underserved Populations through a Fisheries Education Program

Environmentally literate citizens capable of making informed decisions are essential to successfully managed fisheries. Fisheries‐focused environmental education programs may help build environmental literacy, but experimental evaluations are needed to determine the effectiveness of fisheries education programs. We begin addressing this need with a study of “Shad in the Classroom.” The program engages students in American Shad Alosa sapidissima restoration through rearing and releasing fry. We used a pre/post, treatment (n = 777)/control (n = 57) evaluation during the 2016–2017 academic year. Participation in the program created large improvements in American Shad knowledge between tests (P < 0.001). All students gained knowledge, but African Americans (P < 0.001) and students identifying as “other” races and ethnicities (P = 0.003) fell behind their peers. Shad in the Classroom is an effective tool for teaching children about fisheries management but, may help ethnic minorities the least, suggesting a need to tailor content for diverse students.

Percepção e conhecimento de alunos de graduação e funcionários de uma IES em relação às espécies vegetais e áreas naturais do campus

As áreas verdes urbanas são percebidas de diferentes formas pelas pessoas, a depender de fatores culturais, sociais e sensoriais. Uma Instituição de Ensino Superior (IES) reunindo uma heterogeneidade de classes sociais e descendências étnicas torna-se um local de pesquisa que pode refletir diferentes percepções ambientais. O conhecimento de tal heterogeneidade serve de base para a construção de programas específicos de educação ambiental. Desta forma, o objetivo deste trabalho foi analisar a percepção e conhecimento de alunos de graduação presencial e funcionários da IES em relação às espécies de flora e áreas naturais do campus universitário. O método adotado foi a aplicação de entrevistas estruturadas contando questões abertas e fechadas. Os dados foram analisados quali e quantitativas. Foram 40 participantes, sendo 55% alunos e 45% funcionários. O número de espécies citadas pelos participantes variou entre 1 e 11 (± 2.93). Sobre as áreas naturais do campus a maioria dos entrevistados (73%) a declarou como "regular" segundo sua percepção, sendo alguma forma de utilidade ao homem as mais citadas, ficando as funções ecológicas com menor importância. Baseando-se no conceito da “cegueira botânica” os resultados mostram que os entrevistados apresentam dificuldade em perceber as plantas em seu cotidiano. Tendo a referida IES a divulgação de uma postura sustentável, esperamos que os resultados possam servir de base para o planejamento de projetos de Educação Ambiental envolvendo alunos e funcionários da instituição e comunidade externa em projetos de extensão universitária que contribuam para o alcance de uma comunidade acadêmica que contribua com seu pilar ambiental.

Turismo ornitológico en los humedales de Lima 2019

La presente investigación se realizó en los humedales de Pantanos de Villa y humedales de Ventanilla, tiene como objetivo diseñar un plan para promocionar el desarrollo del turismo ornitológico en los humedales de Lima. Para ello se utilizó una metodología con sintagma holístico y enfoque mixto utilizando instrumentos cuantitativos y cualitativos, es de tipo proyectivo y de nivel comprensivo, cuya finalidad es conocer el desarrollo del turismo ornitológico en los dos humedales. La muestra estuvo constituida por sesenta visitantes y tres trabajadores. Según los resultados, se destaca la falta de inversión en infraestructura en los humedales, también carecen de tecnología para realizar este tipo de turismo, falta implementar programas de educación ambiental dirigido a pobladores, escolares y visitantes para fomentar la conservación de los humedales, también se observa la falta de información y promoción del turismo ornitológico ya que es un turismo poco conocido pero que ayudará en la sostenibilidad de los humedales. Como alternativa de solución se planteó promocionar el turismo ornitológico en los colegios de Lima mediante charlas y realizando la actividad ornitológica en los humedales. Se diseñó la mejora de infraestructura en los humedales y una estrategia para promocionar la actividad mediante las redes sociales.

Children’s connection to nature as fostered through residential environmental education programs: Key variables explored through surveys and field journals

Children’s connection to nature increasingly is of interest in education, psychology, urban planning, and other related fields. Research findings emphasize the central importance of early connections due to resulting benefits for environmental awareness, knowledge, social-emotional learning, health, and wellbeing. To more clearly conceptualize the process by which connection to nature occurs, we studied fifth-grade students (n = 317) from three California schools (12 classrooms) participating in a four-day residential field-study program in different times of the year. The most revealing finding was the influence of weather on developing connection to nature. On average, students participating during inclement weather had significantly lower connection to nature scores on the post-experience than on the pre-experience measures. This insight into the influence of weather led to suggestions about program design, planning, and management of expectations. Although mild weather did not cause an issue for participants, severe weather interfered with developing and maintaining strongly connected nature-related relationships, suggesting that field studies be undertaken with caution during extreme weather.

Black Basses as Skeletal Preparation Materials in Environmental Education Program

Black Basses as Skeletal Preparation Materials in Environmental Education Program

Avaliação do Interesse de Alunos e Professores sobre Aspectos Costeiros: Início de uma Mudança no Gerenciamento Costeiro

Based on questionnaires, a research was applied to students and teachers of elementary school in the municipality of Vila Velha (Espírito Santo, Brazil) aiming to verify the interest and knowledge about the “coastal zone”. The beach was one of the topics addressed in the investigation due to its importance and relevance to the city. From this initial verification, it was possible to infer about the need/possibility of incorporating themes inherent to the coast in educational and environmental education programs. The results indicated that there is a great interest in the processes involved in the beach environment, which would already allow the community to begin to raise awareness, from a young age, about the importance of their participation in coastal management programs. However, some gaps have been identified; students are still unaware of some relatively simple concepts on the subject, didactic material on the subject is scarce in schools, and field and laboratory practices involving the coastal environment are little used resources. The dialogue between basic education and coastal management can be a didactically viable path and contribute both to the acquisition of content and to the training of student-citizens more aware of their responsibilities as transforming, dependent and responsible agents for the environment. Keywords: Beach, citizen participation; environmental education, Vila Velha, Brazil.

Efectos de un taller informativo sobre la conservación de recursos hídricos en la optimización del servicio público residencial

Environmental education programs, assuming an intensive training of skills as the axis of solution in the face of scarce resources, have focused on the optimization of public services. In this sense, the objective of this work has been to observe the effects of an informative workshop in which the prevention and repair of leaks was promoted, as well as saving water through dosing and reuse. A quasi-experimental study was conducted with 316 intact subjects selected intentionally. The results show significant differences before and after the informative workshop. This is the case of the indicator of pluvial catchment that in a beginning was considered the reflective indicator of the factor, but that after the workshop it reduced its value. In contrast, the maintenance of hydraulic facilities revealed a domestic awareness of heritage conservation, although the segmentation of the information workshop is recommended to corroborate latent relationships between water optimization and heritage conservation.

Analysis of Colombia’s Saber Pro results 2019 for natural science and environmental teachers training: Reflections and challenges in a higher education based in competences

University students from all academic programs and institutions of higher education in Colombia are evaluated through standardized tests that measure general and specific competencies according to the academic level (professional, technical). One of these tests corresponds to the called Saber Pro, where undergraduate students from all disciplinary areas are evaluated in two modules: generic (or basic) and specific competencies, which are related to evaluation, learning and teaching. The objective of this study is to carry out an analysis of the characterization of the population and the results that took the exam in 2019. The group correspond to teachers training in academic undergraduate programs in natural sciences and environmental education. The methodology carried out was the documentary analysis of the databases where we can find the results of this test for the study of population, the analysis of the results was carried out by qualitative and quantitative approach. Seventeen universities in the country of official and private origin were found with distance and face-toface modalities; characteristics of those evaluated students were established and there was also an analysis based on the individual averages per university for the test components. The analysis of the results allowed identifying the characteristics of socio-demographics, all most of them are in vulnerable situations, the women have major access to internet and computer tools and the educational levels completed is major in the students´ mother. As for the module of generic and specific competences, the highest and lowest individual weights per university and gender were identified.