The core of thinking as a process and its place in problem solving

Abstract

In the teaching of Physics, problem solving is an essential object of learning. The objective of this research was to propose a system of activities in the Physics course for the Chemical Engineering career that contributes to the students' performance in problem solving by promoting the development of analysis through synthesis. The research assumed the qualitative research paradigm, by means of a pedagogical action research method and a didactic intervention through a system of activities. The systematization of different approaches in the treatment of the subject and the valuation of the role of analysis through synthesis as the basic nucleus of thinking served as the basis for the design of the proposal, which was validated after its implementation through a pretest-posttest strategy. It is concluded that the level of analysis through synthesis in students can be improved with intentional interventions for such purposes.