El Aprendizaje Basado en Problemas

The methodology of Learning Based on Problems (ABP) is an innovation i n Higher Education that is used for teaching in diverse fields of know ledge and frequently, for the work of certain professional competencie s in a university students profile. The ABP tries to build collaborat ive learning communities using real problems. The present book introdu ces the fundamental bases of this methodology through its didactic-ped agogical principles and the most current proposals. The individual mod ality – self-regulated learning, and the group modality – collaborativ e learning, are presented in the application of this methodology. At t he same time, the tutors or group facilitators important role is stu died in the Learning Based on Problems. The more appropriate appraisal s for this methodology are also studied as well as the advantages and difficulties in the application of this innovative learning in Higher Educational ambience. The book offers a series of practical cases expe rimented in differen