Innovative strategy for the improvement of competences in the area of science

Abstract

Objective: To design and implement a cooperative experience in the higher education institution in a subject of the Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering carried out over five academic years. Theoretical Framework: Higher education today calls for innovation processes that facilitate the improvement of student learning. Method: A learning experience based on the Kolb cycle and the seminar was designed and implemented. The evaluation of the experience was carried out using the Learning Oriented Assessment (LOA) model, together with a questionnaire compiling the evaluations expressed by the students, according to the Likert scale. Results and Discussion: The results revealed that students consider that the key to learning development lies in the distribution of tasks and the ability to work actively and autonomously. Research Implications: The practical and theoretical implications of the study are discussed, providing higher education institutions with a learning strategy to improve competences in the area of science through innovation tools. Originality/Value: This research highlights innovative tools that favour the development of the cognitive skills of analysis, critical thought, internalization of concepts and consolidation of part of the contents of the subject, without forgetting the communicative skills and self-learning of the student