The logical experiential circle of scientific research as a teaching strategy and method of learning research methodology. Case study (Ecuador)

The objective was to evaluate as a case study, the experiential application of the logical circle of scientific research as a teaching strategy of significant learning research methodology in university degree teaching. To this end, the participatory action research technique was applied. The results indicate that the research methodology is effectively learned and apprehended (100%) if it is experienced in all the steps of the logical circle from a leading role. Likewise, the awareness of the social, cultural, academic and economic role that it plays in the development of a country had an assimilation of 100%. In addition, students developed a sense of identity and belonging; skills, skills and skills of orality, pedagogy, capacity for synthesis, sense of responsibility, ethics, academic respect, self-esteem, self-criticism, among others.