Coordinación en PBL integrando múltiples asignaturasuna experiencia práctica

Abstract

Problem Based Learning (PBL) is considered as one of the most innovative tools in today's learning envi- ronments. At the University of Mondragon we use the project-based model in the semesters of computing engineering degree as a philosophy of multi- disciplinary learning. In the third year of the degree, 50% of the time of each semester is dedicated to a project that includes all the subjects of the semester. In this article, we present our experience in the coor- dination of semester subjects in a PBL. This form of learning enhances self-learning, improves students’ transversal skills, increases students’ satisfaction and enables them to acquire technical skills in an appro- priate way. However, we have also encountered difficulties in implanting it since it is not always easy o define a problem that requires addressing all the subjects of the semester. On the other hand, the im- plementation requires the teachers to have more technical knowledge since the topics are open and driven by the students.