APPLICATION OF PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A CLASSROOM PROJECT IN THE FUNDAMENTALS OF CONTROL AND AUTOMATION COURSE

Abstract

This article presents the application of the problem-based learning methodology applied in a classroom project, the development of this learning methodology is framed in the social constructivist pedagogical model focusing the generation of new knowledge in the student and placing the teacher as a facilitator.

This methodology starts with the selection of the work group, this was achieved by identifying the learning styles of each student through the Honey - Alonso learning styles identification test, which showed that 40% of the students have a pragmatic learning style, 30% have an active learning style, 20% have a pragmatic learning style, and 20% have an active learning style, and the rest have a pragmatic learning style, This is important when it comes to teamwork, since each member contributes from his or her capacity to acquire knowledge and there is a relationship between the learning style and the leadership and moderation roles required for such work. After organizing the work group, the problem-based methodology was developed, with the correct identification of the problem, going through a brainstorming process and finally proposing a solution.

The solution proposed was the design of a solar photovoltaic plant, and its design is presented as an evaluation method for the development process of the problem-based learning methodology.