2008
DOI: 10.1080/03043790802253616
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Design and application of learning environments based on integrative problems

Abstract: This work reports on the results obtained from the application of learning environments on the basis of one integrative problem and a series of other smaller problems that limit the contents to be investigated and learned by the students. This methodology, which is a variation to traditional problem-based learning approaches, is here illustrated in terms of its application in an engineering economics course, a subject that is taught in most engineering programs. The purpose of this methodology is to improve st… Show more

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“…The project was an effort to respond to the paradigm shift transitioning the focus in higher engineering education from learning outcomes to the learning process, moving education from didactic to more student-centred approaches, such as cooperative and experiential learning (Brodie andPorter 2008, Fernandez et al 2009). This also serves the aim of reducing traditional emphasis on the mere transmission of knowledge while encouraging students to understand, investigate and solve problems (Sanchez et al 2008). Instead of teaching grammar, this communications course, which was conducted in English, strove to build an integrated learning environment that allowed students to activate and apply their language and communications skills in a real-life context.…”
Section: The Development Cooperation Project As a Venue For Learning mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The project was an effort to respond to the paradigm shift transitioning the focus in higher engineering education from learning outcomes to the learning process, moving education from didactic to more student-centred approaches, such as cooperative and experiential learning (Brodie andPorter 2008, Fernandez et al 2009). This also serves the aim of reducing traditional emphasis on the mere transmission of knowledge while encouraging students to understand, investigate and solve problems (Sanchez et al 2008). Instead of teaching grammar, this communications course, which was conducted in English, strove to build an integrated learning environment that allowed students to activate and apply their language and communications skills in a real-life context.…”
Section: The Development Cooperation Project As a Venue For Learning mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Actualmente las Universidades a nivel internacional, y en particular las chilenas están insertas en transformaciones del sistema educativo y que el eje que da estructura al proceso educativo está centrado en la promoción del aprendizaje significativo del estudiante; sus experiencias de aprendizaje y su transformación, son el verdadero desafío de la educación superior, más imperiosa y urgente en el contexto de esta nueva generación de estudiantes. Según Sánchez et al, (2008Sánchez et al, ( , 2009Sánchez et al, ( y 2011, este proceso de mejora debe ser interactivo y se debe sustentar en los siguientes principios: a) mayor implicación y autonomía del estudiante; b) utilización de metodologías activas de trabajo en equipo, tutorías, etc. ; c) el docente debe ser un agente creador de escenarios u entornos de aprendizaje contextualizados que estimulen a los alumnos.…”
Section: Introduccionunclassified
“…En el ASARPIC se trabaja en el aula en grupos de 4 alumnos de forma colaborativa, que investigan los conceptos y contenidos desconocidos, para luego resolver las actividades de aprendizaje (A.A) abiertas y cerradas, programadas para trabajar cada contenido en profundidad y facilitar la adquisición de conocimientos. La finalidad es favorecer el aprendizaje significativo de conceptos, procedimientos y actitudes propias de la Física que se manifieste en una mejora del rendimiento académico y en el desarrollo del pensamiento crítico, en concordancia con las nuevas tendencias de la didáctica de las ciencias 2008;Sánchez, et al, 2009).…”
Section: Introduccionunclassified
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“…[30], [31] This serves the aim of reducing the traditional emphasis on knowledge transmission while encouraging students to understand, investigate, and solve problems. [32] Third, as personal attributes, behaviours and traits are becoming acknowledged as factors decisive in recruitment and career advancement, universities are challenged to move away from the dissemination of facts to a more holistic education securing a wider configuration of student competencies. The traditional education that demands memorisation and application of course material has turned graduates into competent problem-solvers that possess a good memory, but as the professional skills set is changing, we urge the incorporation of socio-emotional competence.…”
Section: A Learnability Of Social Competencementioning
confidence: 99%