Artículo
Multidisciplinary Education for New Landscape Engineering Concepts using Problem-Based Collaborative Learning. A Case Study in Spain
Autor/es | Pérez Urrestarazu, Luis
Fernández Cañero, Rafael Franco Salas, Antonio |
Departamento | Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Ciencias Agroforestales Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Ingeniería Aeroespacial y Mecánica de Fluidos |
Fecha de publicación | 2011 |
Fecha de depósito | 2016-04-18 |
Resumen | Problem-based learning (PBL) is widely regarded as a successful educational method. In Spain, most engineering
degrees are still based mainly on old style lecture classes where a great deal of information is given to the ... Problem-based learning (PBL) is widely regarded as a successful educational method. In Spain, most engineering degrees are still based mainly on old style lecture classes where a great deal of information is given to the students. This work assesses the introduction of a PBL strategy as a complement to traditional engineering education. The instructors’ and students’ attitudes towards its implementation are studied. A new approach has been proposed for the PBL strategy: instead of a single problem, a chain of problems was developed that could be solved in a collaborative environment. Results from the experience showed a high level of student acceptance. Response to the PBL initiative was found to be positive both for instructors and students, though lack of time, difficulties in evaluations and an increase in students’ and teachers’ workloads were the main disadvantages. Compared with traditional engineering curricula, the mixed traditional–PBL model appears to inspire a higher degree of involvement in study activities where on-line learning tools played an important role. |
Cita | Pérez Urrestarazu, L., Fernández Cañero, R. y Franco Salas, A. (2011). Multidisciplinary Education for New Landscape Engineering Concepts using Problem-Based Collaborative Learning. A Case Study in Spain. |
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