Baja SAE USB as if project-oriented learning from the perspective of the paradigm of complexity

Abstract

Since technological development generates profound changes in our society and culture, it is important to be prepared for these modifications. Nowadays, information is available in any computer connected to the internet. Moreover, wisdom is associated with significant knowledge and, therefore, every individual must build their knowledge linking it to previous experiences. In this context, it is essential to introduce changes in educational systems to prepare professionals able to deal within this changing dynamical situations. In this article are presented some theories related with the need of a new epistemological paradigm in order to understand teaching concepts, moreover the complex paradigm is proposed that provides the systematic vision of the problem, highlighting the importance of the existing relationship between the elements to be studied. A brief review of the conceptual methodology of the project-based learning as a learning alternative. Additionally, the epistemological approach to complexity and its primary principles are discussed. Finally, a practical case of study in the Simon Bolivar University (Caracas, Venezuela) is described, in which a project-based learning from the point of view of complexity paradigm is demonstrated. Students are gathered as a team and based in the project-based learning; they design, build and try an all terrain prototype following the rules of the Automotive Society of Engineering of the United States to compete internationally.

Keywords

• aprendizaje
• aprendizaje basado en proyectos
• complejida