Application of problem based learning methodology in the integrators projects of graduate courses in Eniac College

Abstract

This study is aimed to describe the construction of knowledge through active methodology in the classroom to preparing the student for the labor market and describes the advantages of using the Problem Based Learning (PBL) methodology in integration projects of higher education in Eniac – Fapi College offered in traditional classroom mode. The study was conducted in the first half of 2015 with students of Management and Marketing courses as a pilot in the application of PBL method in the classroom and consisted in the preparation of the planning, organization and execution of an artistic event. The results were satisfactory according to an evaluation made by the examination board composed by teachers who accompanied all the phases of the project creation and by the feedback given by students that experienced the problematic proposed as part of their professional training and was demonstrated by a supporting research. Thus, we could perceive the effectiveness of PBL methodology as an essential element in the formation of the student at the top level on the mentioned courses and may be extended to other courses offered by the institution.

Keywords

• Projeto Integrador
• Metodologia Ativa
• PBL
• Formação
• Ensino Superior.