Abstract:

The implementation of the European Higher Education Area has brought about a change in the educational paradigm, placing the student at the centre of the learning process. This has inevitably led to a methodological renewal in university teaching, favouring the incorporation of so-called active methodologies (problem-based learning, cooperative learning, or the flipped classroom, among others). In this type of methodology, students take an active role in their learning and the teacher acts as a facilitator or guide in the process, rather than assuming the role of an expert and merely transmitting information.

The teaching that has been developed is based on the pedagogical model of the flipped classroom or role reversal, an active methodology that is very popular in the field of engineering and science, especially in practical classes. Together with the specific professional competences of each discipline, this teaching method helps students to acquire transversal competences related to autonomous work, group work, communication skills or leadership. The aim is to better prepare them for future professional activities that require the development of skills that go beyond the mere acquisition of knowledge. The practical part of the subject facilitates the implementation of such an active methodology, which requires lectures in which previous knowledge is explained.

The aim of this integrated teaching methodology is the joint application of participatory lectures and teaching through reverse learning/role reversal for the practical part. This methodology is flexible, improves the ability to tackle real engineering problems that promotes teamwork and the development of social and communication skills. The implementation takes place in a variable way depending on the subjects, the previous knowledge and number of students, the level of teaching and the teaching hours.

From our experience, we conclude that the interaction between students and professors provides practical knowledge and skills, while contributing to the acquisition of personal and professional attributes that will benefit the development of new science and technology in the future. Because of its simplicity and low cost, it is also a good way to introduce graduate students to teamwork.

Keywords:

Change roll, teamwork, science, technology.