Combining Project Based Learning and Cooperative Learning Strategies in a Geotechnical Engineering Course

Autor/inn/en	Torrijo, Francisco Javier; Garzón-Roca, Julio; Cobos, Guillermo; Eguibar, Miguel Ángel
Titel	Combining Project Based Learning and Cooperative Learning Strategies in a Geotechnical Engineering Course
Quelle	In: Education Sciences, 11 (2021), Artikel 467 (16 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Torrijo, Francisco Javier) ORCID (Garzón-Roca, Julio) ORCID (Cobos, Guillermo)
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2227-7102
Schlagwörter	Active Learning; Student Projects; Cooperative Learning; Student Centered Learning; Engineering Education; Civil Engineering; Student Satisfaction; Student Motivation; College Seniors; Learner Engagement; Soft Skills; Skill Development; Attendance; Retention (Psychology); Knowledge Level; Foreign Countries; Spain (Valencia) + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Aktives Lernen; Schulprojekt; Kooperatives Lernen; Group work; Student-entered learning; Student-centred learning; Student centred learning; Schülerorientierter Unterricht; Schülerzentrierter Unterricht; Gruppenarbeit; Ingenieurausbildung; Schulische Motivation; College; Colleges; Senior; Hochschule; Fachhochschule; Kompetenzentwicklung; Qualifikationsentwicklung; Anwesenheit; Merkfähigkeit; Wissensbasis; Ausland
Abstract	This paper presents the implementation of a learning methodology following a student-centred approach. The methodology is based on the use of project based and cooperative learning and mainly consists of commissioning students to prepare a presentation on a topic of their subject. Students work in groups, and later must deliver a real lecture to their colleagues. The proposed methodology was applied across 7 years and its implementation was monitored via day-to-day observations, annual surveys, the gathering of direct feedback as well as by analysing the students' academic performance. Results show the ability of the proposed learning methodology to enhance motivation and engagement of students, facilitate the improvement of four soft skills (team-working, practical thinking, effective communication and critical thinking), eliminate absenteeism and facilitate long-term retention of the knowledge and skills acquired in a subject. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01