Publication: Uso de programas de simulación para promover la pedagogía activa en la docencia universitaria
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Universidad Pablo de Olavide
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La pedagogía activa se fundamenta en que el alumno sea un sujeto activo en su propio
aprendizaje y el docente actúe como un facilitador del proceso. Pese a que esta metodología
presenta aspectos muy positivos, la mayoría de acciones se realizan en proyectos de
escuelas activas ya que son muchas las dificultades para emplearla en el entorno
universitario. Sin embargo, se hace patente la necesidad de un cambio desde el aprendizaje
tradicional ¿industrializado¿ hacia una formación permanente, activa y experimentada para lo
que resulta imprescindible el manejo de las nuevas tecnologías de información y
comunicación (TIC). En este ámbito, resulta especialmente útil el empleo de simuladores, ya
que mediante simulación el alumno es capaz de diseñar un modelo de un sistema real y
llevar a cabo experiencias con él. En el presente trabajo, se propone el uso del programa
informático de simulación de bioprocesos Aspen Batch Process Developer como herramienta
para un aprendizaje activo en las enseñanzas prácticas de las asignaturas Procesos
Biotecnológicos del Grado en Biotecnología e Ingeniería de los Bioprocesos del Máster en
Biotecnología Ambiental, Industrial y Alimentaria de la Universidad Pablo de Olavide. Con el
programa informático los alumnos manejarán balances de materia, parámetros de diseño y
optimización propios de una industria biotecnológica. Durante el transcurso de las
asignaturas se promueve la formación activa de los alumnos mediante el uso de un entorno
virtual en el que se deposita material didáctico interactivo.
Active learning pedagogy is based in the capacity of the students to be an active subject in their own learning and also the capacity of the teacher to act as a facilitator of the learning process. Although this methodology has many positive aspects, most actions are performed on active schools projects since there are many difficulties to use it in the University environment. However, there is an evident need for a change from the traditional "industrial" Página 88 Número 1. Año I (Junio 2014). learning towards an active and experiencing learning that will be essential for the management of new communication and information technologies. Specifically, it is particularly useful to use simulators because by means of the use of simulation programs the student is able to design a model of a real system and to conduct experiences with it. In this paper, we propose the use of a bioprocesses computer simulation program called Aspen Batch Process Developer. This program can be used as a tool for active learning in practical teaching courses such as Biotechnological Processes from Biotechnology Degree and Bioprocess Engineering from Master of Environmental, Industrial and Food Biotechnology, coursed in Pablo de Olavide University. Through this simulation program, students will be able to handle mass balances and design and optimization parameters related to a biotechnology industry. During the course, the active learning training of students is promoted through of the use of a virtual platform in which interactive teaching material is placed.
Active learning pedagogy is based in the capacity of the students to be an active subject in their own learning and also the capacity of the teacher to act as a facilitator of the learning process. Although this methodology has many positive aspects, most actions are performed on active schools projects since there are many difficulties to use it in the University environment. However, there is an evident need for a change from the traditional "industrial" Página 88 Número 1. Año I (Junio 2014). learning towards an active and experiencing learning that will be essential for the management of new communication and information technologies. Specifically, it is particularly useful to use simulators because by means of the use of simulation programs the student is able to design a model of a real system and to conduct experiences with it. In this paper, we propose the use of a bioprocesses computer simulation program called Aspen Batch Process Developer. This program can be used as a tool for active learning in practical teaching courses such as Biotechnological Processes from Biotechnology Degree and Bioprocess Engineering from Master of Environmental, Industrial and Food Biotechnology, coursed in Pablo de Olavide University. Through this simulation program, students will be able to handle mass balances and design and optimization parameters related to a biotechnology industry. During the course, the active learning training of students is promoted through of the use of a virtual platform in which interactive teaching material is placed.
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IJERI: International Journal of Educational Research and Innovation, nº1, 2014, p. 87-98
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IJERI: International Journal of Educational Research and Innovation, nº1, 2014, p. 87-98






