O ensino por projecto: design, execução e avaliação de um modelo implementado em cursos de engenharia da Universidade do Minho

Abstract

This paper presents the implementation of a teaching methodology model on project engineering education on University of Minho. This methodology usually follows an interdisciplinary approach, relating and reflectting on contents in order to solve a specific problem. Taking as a theoretical approach cooperative learning or peer learning, this teaching methodology has taken particular relevance for the operationalization of the guidelines of Bolonha Declaration developed in Europe, which particularly emphasizes students learning. It is described tutors and students´work, from the design stage through to implementation and project evaluation, highlighting the strengths and difficulties associated with this new model of teaching and learning.