Implementation of PBL Methodology (Problem Based Learning) in First Year Students of the School of Special Education

Abstract

In higher education there are various methodologies proposed to fulfill the goals of the professional training. The project "Problem Based Learning" (PBL) was developed in this scenario and implemented in the first year of Special Education Pedagogy Program. Considering the results obtained, it was concluded that the level of performance achieved by students was in agreement with the objectives of the project. This conclusion is based on weighed final grades (ME = 6.2, SD = 0.44), which account for a good development of the PBL methodology. In addition, students agree in stating that they were able to know and apply a comprehensive strategy for solving problems which can be used in real contexts.