Propaedeutic Programme to Prevent Student Dropout at the Specialized University of the Americas in Veraguas, Panama

Abstract

The objective is to design and validate a student dropout prevention programme at the Specialized University of the Americas in Veraguas, Panama. The research has a quasi-experimental design, pre-test and post-test, with a descriptive and explanatory type of study, which allowed us to respond to the research problem, hypotheses and objectives. The population consisted of sixty-six (66) students. The students' need to know the level of development of multiple intelligences and learning styles was proven, and that, based on this knowledge, they learn to use the most appropriate learning strategies for them, in addition to structuring their study habits.