Coordination based on modules of subjects in the Degree in Engineering in Industrial Design and Product Development of the University of Zaragoza

• Main Authors: Eduardo Manchado Pérez (Author), Ignacio López Forniés (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universitat Politècnica de València, 2012-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.
• Notes: 1887-4592; 10.4995/redu.2012.6020
• Keywords: aprendizaje por módulos; aprendizaje basado en proyectos; coordinación; eees; implantación de titulaciones; innovación docente; Education; L
• Source: Red U, Vol 10, Iss 3, Pp 195-207 (2012)

The changes provided by the EEES is a challenge and an opportunity for the introduction and improvement of technical careers, the degree in Industrial Design and ProductDevelopment at the University of Zaragoza in which coordination was implemented modules groups of subjects is an example. These modules can achieve a number of learning objectives and competencies through partial objectives for each subject, allowing improved academic outcomes and reducing neglection. The objectives sought by the work in modules are to ensure learning outcomes, complementing subjects without overlapping content, make sense of all subjects regardless of their area of expertise and optimize the resources and efforts of the student. The achievement is through a series of activities planned by the teachers involved in the module in which best practices are introduced as continuous and group assessment, learning based on a common project for all areas of knowledge approaches the student to the reality of professional designer. The results obtained are very satisfactory for students by improving learning, finding understanding for technical matters that are difficult in design, and improving academic outcomes. Another remarkable result is the coordination and communication among teachers to improve the environment and goodwill among all members of the university community involved in the degree.