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Designed as a practical guide, this book offers a structured approach for undergraduate and graduate students struggling to develop their theses. It introduces the Model of Didactic Quadrants (MCD), which utilizes Design Thinking principles to streamline the research process. The model aims to make thesis writing a fast, enjoyable, and effective experience, allowing students to complete their projects within four months without needing extensive methodological expertise. Emphasizing a playful and stress-free learning environment, it encourages students to engage in research with confidence.

Focusing on the andragogical learning strategies employed by university students in Panama, this research identifies 21 distinct methods used to develop professional practice reports. Utilizing a descriptive ex post facto research design, qualitative interviews were conducted with 688 students across various careers. Findings reveal that reading and writing are the most favored strategies, adopted by 43% of participants, followed by audio-visual techniques at 25%, reading techniques at 14%, and auditory techniques at 9%.

The study explores the rising issue of absenteeism and dropout rates among university students in Panama, particularly in private institutions. It highlights the dual nature of absenteeism as both voluntary and involuntary, exacerbated by the shift back to in-person classes in 2022. Through qualitative interviews with 1008 students, four primary reasons for absenteeism were identified: a preference for virtual learning, difficulty arriving on time, the choice of night schedules, and exhaustion from daytime jobs. The findings suggest that while absenteeism stems from non-economic factors, dropout is primarily driven by economic challenges.

The study highlights the inadequate English proficiency among master's students in Panama, revealing that a significant majority (80%) need to improve their language skills. With 51% at a basic level and only 4% at an advanced level, the research proposes the "motivating images" teaching method as a solution. Utilizing a mixed-method exploratory design, the study involved surveys and interviews with 65 students and 11 teachers to assess current proficiency levels and the effectiveness of the proposed teaching strategy.

En Panamá, el ausentismo y abandono en universidades privadas nocturnas ha aumentado, afectando los sueños de graduación de muchos estudiantes. Un estudio cualitativo con 1008 estudiantes identificó 25 categorías relacionadas, destacando que el ausentismo se debe a la costumbre de la virtualidad y problemas de horarios, mientras que el abandono es de origen económico.

The book explores the challenges faced by over 150,000 university students in Panama during the transition to virtual learning due to the pandemic. It highlights obstacles such as noise, power outages, inadequate internet access, and the sharing of devices, all of which hinder the learning experience in family homes. Through qualitative research involving 2,560 students, the study reveals that the home environment is largely unsuitable for attending virtual classes, emphasizing the resilience required to navigate these difficulties.

The book explores the impact of the COVID-19 quarantine in Panama on university education, specifically focusing on the American University (UAM) and its shift to virtual classes. It examines how this sudden transition prompted faculty to rapidly enhance their digital competencies. Through a quantitative research design involving 80 teachers, the study reveals that educators feel confident in their digital skills for online teaching, while also acknowledging the necessity for further digital transformation.