Project-based learning as a teaching strategy in health sciences

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education, project-based learning, problem-based learning, health sciences.

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Introduction: In teaching-learning processes, professors must continually reflect on the strategies applied directly in the classroom. The effect of methodologies such as problem-based learning, project-based learning, technology-supported simulations, among others, has been studied in comparison with traditional methodologies.

Objective: To describe the strengths of project-based learning as an educational strategy in the context of health sciences.

Development: The teaching-learning process of health sciences requires dynamic strategies that allow the articulation of the acquired knowledge, with a practical vision of disciplines in a context based on problem solving and critical thinking. Project-based learning is highlighted as a methodology that requires active, investigative and reflective participation to solve a problem; thus, knowledge is the consequence of discussion, argumentation and decision-making, which imply the construction of such a solution.

Conclusions: Project-based learning can introduce improvements and changes with respect to traditional strategies, by promoting motivation, collaborative work, as well as knowledge acquisition and consolidation in students. Likewise, it is a methodology based on student self-training and strengthening their capacity for oral and written expression, as well as time planning, thus facilitating the formation and participation in interdisciplinary teams, essential competences for an ideal performance of health professionals.

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2021-11-30

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Domínguez Amorocho OA, Contreras Ramos LM, Ramírez Lemus GM, Acevedo Alonso LC. Project-based learning as a teaching strategy in health sciences. Educación Médica Superior [Internet]. 2021 Nov. 30 [cited 2025 Feb. 26];35(4). Available from: https://ems.sld.cu/index.php/ems/article/view/2442

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