Abstract:

This paper presents a second-phase method based on the implementation of Circular Economy (CE) pills in classrooms of diverse studies and specialities, aiming at relating the urgent need of adopting a circular approach in the economy, and the many opportunities it entails.

After a successful first phase in which the main CE concepts were presented, this new project has brought in a practical focus, looking to the professional opportunities and trends linked to the advent of CE in various fields such as engineering, business or accounting, among others.

Looking to maximize the students learning process and involvement, a method based on active methodologies and multimedia contents was developed. The students would be given a set of documents, video lectures, podcasts and practical cases about CE, to be used home. Later on, an open discussion will be held in the classroom, sharing the insights, comments and doubts arisen, and looking to devise the professional opportunities associated to the CE in every case.

A specific survey was filled by the students before starting the learning project, looking to assess their knowledge and understanding of CE. Another survey was filled at the end of the discussion phase, thus assessing the results of the project in terms of knowledge acquisition and interest in CE, professional value given to CE, and opinion about the learning method.

The project shows interesting results linked to the permeability of Circular Economy messages among the next generation of professional, as well as their insight of its usefulness to improve their professional skills and appeal.

Keywords:

Circular Economy, multimedia learning, active methodologies, professionalization.