Simulation as a contribution for teaching and learning in times of Covid-19

Abstract

This article shows the result of a bibliographic review to determine the benefit of the use of simulations in teaching and learning processes in times of mandatory preventive isolation due to Covid-19, in which educational processes are being affected. Descriptive-level qualitative research. We worked with a population of 1852 research articles in indexed journals, culminating in a sample of 93 articles which met the established quality criteria. The most important findings are focused on the application of simulation in fields such as medicine, engineering, nursing, administration, among others, exposing relevant and representative data in relation to change, innovation and the development of competencies and skills that have been evidenced in students and teachers from the interaction with the simulation, which is considered as an educational support tool for the teacher and a positive resource for the student. In conclusion, important benefits are demonstrated given the use of simulators in education in general, evidenced in the development and practice of competencies that are necessary for adequate professional and work training, even more so since 2020 when education underwent drastic changes in its strategies due to the appearance of the pandemic by Covid-19.