Auto-evaluación previa a las prácticas de laboratorio químico: introducción al auto-aprendizaje

Patricia Noguera Murray; Luis Antonio Tortajada Genaro; Julia Atienza Boronat; M. Asunción Herrero Villén

doi:10.3989/arbor.2011.Extra-3n3156

Authors

Patricia Noguera Murray Departamento de Química, Instituto de Reconocimiento Molecular y Desarrollo Tecnológico. Universidad Politécnica de Valencia
Luis Antonio Tortajada Genaro Departamento de Química, Instituto de Reconocimiento Molecular y Desarrollo Tecnológico. Universidad Politécnica de Valencia
Julia Atienza Boronat Departamento de Química, Instituto de Reconocimiento Molecular y Desarrollo Tecnológico. Universidad Politécnica de Valencia
M. Asunción Herrero Villén Departamento de Química, Instituto de Reconocimiento Molecular y Desarrollo Tecnológico. Universidad Politécnica de Valencia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3989/arbor.2011.Extra-3n3156

Keywords:

E-learning, Sakai, pre-lab questionnaires, assessment, self-learning

Abstract

In this work a strategy to improve learning outcomes of laboratory sessions of a Chemistry subject of the Bachelor’s Degree in Rural and Agrifood Engineering is shown. In this experience the e-learning platform PoliformaT was used to propose timed pre-lab questionnaires to allow self-assessment of students before laboratory sessions, this allowed an increase in the preparation and the interest of the student on the performance of the laboratory session. The effectiveness of this strategy was established from the analysis of data collected during its application and also by means of an opinion call. It is noteworthy that these questionnaires have induced change of attitude among students, encouraging an active posture (and positive) towards the laboratory session.

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