Implementation of a cooperative methodology to develop organic chemical engineering skills |
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Authors: | J F Arteaga M J Díaz Blanco C Toscano Fuentes |
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Institution: | 1. Department of Chemical Engineering, Physical Chemistry and Organic Chemistry , University of Huelva , Huelva , 21071 , Spain;2. Department of English Philology , University of Huelva , Huelva , 21071 , Spain |
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Abstract: | The objective of this work is to investigate how most of the competences required by engineering students may be developed through an active methodology based on cooperative learning/evaluation. Cooperative learning was employed by the University of Huelva's third-year engineering students. The teaching methodology pretends to create some of the most relevant engineering skills required nowadays such as the ability to cooperate finding appropriate information; the ability to solve problems through critical and creative thinking; and the ability to make decisions and to communicate effectively. The statistical study carried out supports the hypothesis that comprehensive and well-defined protocols in the development of the subject, the rubric and cooperative evaluation allow students to acquire a successful learning. |
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Keywords: | cooperative learning rubric assessment decision-making chemical engineering |
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