On the other hand, when we analyze courses 10
and 11, which were defined as integrative knowledge
courses, the number of knowledge items is low.
4 CONCLUSIONS
There is an unequal distribution of academic load
across different semesters and courses. Notably,
courses like Course 6 in the second semester and
Course 10 in the third semester exhibit significantly
higher loads compared to others.
Certain courses, such as Course 10 and 12, carry
notably heavier academic burdens compared to their
counterparts. This demands special attention to
ensure students can effectively manage their load.
Across all semesters and courses, a total of 336
areas of knowledge is required, providing a
comprehensive overview of the complete academic
load within the program.
Concerning the distribution of academic load
based on Bloom’s taxonomy, it becomes evident that
knowledge at the lower taxonomy levels is
predominantly concentrated in the first two
semesters, while higher-level knowledge in Bloom’s
taxonomy is predominantly concentrated in the later
semesters.
For future research, it is advisable to consider the
incorporation of additional variables into the model,
including soliciting student feedback on their courses.
In addition, the inclusion of prerequisites for each
course would be considered, as has carried out in the
study of Lambert et al., (2006).
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
MSc Myriam Gaete G. would like to thank
CONICYT PFCHA/BECA DE DOCTORADO
NACIONAL/2021 under Grant 21211324 for its
financial support. Moreover, DSc Marcela González-
Araya would like to thank FONDECYT Project
1191764 (Chile) for its financial support.
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APPENDIX A
Valuation of academic load by type of knowledge.