Uso de Google Classroom para el desarrollo del pensamiento crítico en estudiantes de tercer año de Bachillerato paralelo A de la Unidad Educativa Franciscana San Antonio

Abstract

Abstract: The primary goal of this work is to analyze the pedagogical application of the digital platform Google Classrom as a teaching tool that fosters the development of critical thinking in third-grade Bachillerato students, paralelo "A" of the Franciscana San Antonio Educational Unit, located in the province of Guayas, cantón Milagro, Ecuador. This study is the result of ongoing observation in the classroom, where it is evident that many students struggle to argue, reflect, and analyze academic content. In light of this reality, it is suggested that Google Classroom be integrated as a pedagogical mediator that supports students' active, reflective, and collaborative learning processes. Activities focused on analysis, debate, and argumentation were planned using this platform. In order to measure the impact of this proposal, the research will take a quantitative approach and rely on tools such as the adapted Peter A. Facione questionnaire. In summary, this project responds to the challenge of raising educational quality through innovative approaches that impact youth development.