Uso sistemático de la co-evaluación durante un Aprendizaje Colaborativo Basado en Proyectos

Abstract

During the first semester of 2010/2011 academic year, a pilot scheme has been achieved that combines two methods of active learning, collaborative learning (AC) and Project-Based Learning (PBL) to be precise, with co-assessment techniques mediated through EvalCOMIX tool. The subject where the pilot scheme was applied is "Process Automation", which corresponds to the second cycle of Management Engineering. In the initial planning and design of the subject, the project (ABP) had a binding role (ABP) as the main objective that coordinated and gave meaning to the set of activities. On the other hand, the workgroup (AC) was a constant reference as a human association that organizes itself to seek an objective. These methods are perfectly complemented by the co-evaluation techniques applied to each activity as a control mechanism, feedback and learning resource. The results stress the complementarity of the active learning methodologies and co-evaluation. However, the conclusions also highlight some aspects in which EvalCOMIX should be improved in order to suit the requirements of collaborative learning. The pilot sheme shows that students get engaged in their learning process if we allow them to participate in the evaluation, specially if there is enough flexibility to negotiate issues such as the delivery time or the weight of each activity in the final mark.