Efectos del aprendizaje basado en proyectos sobre el rendimiento académico de estudiantes universitarios de la asignatura de Humanismo, Universidad y Cultura.

Abstract

Abstract: Project-based learning (PBL) is an active methodology that allows students to solve problems, thus preparing them for academic and professional challenges. The objective of this research is to analyze the effects derived from the application of PBL on academic performance. A total of 120 university students from different careers participated in the study. The study was quantitative, correlational and quasi-experimental. For data collection, a survey was used based on the project Creation of the Observatory of Evangelization of the Diocese of Loja 2022, which was adapted for this research and applied through the Forms tool. The results of the research show that the experimental group presented an improvement in the level of key competencies such as critical thinking, communication and teamwork, unlike the control group, which did not present a significant change in the learning process or motivation. Therefore, it is concluded that PBL strengthens the essential transversal competencies for the integral development of university students, allowing them to optimize their academic performance in an effective manner.