Resumen de Using the project based learning (PBL) methodology toassure a holistic and experiential learning on a master’sdegree on technology for human development and cooperation

Julio Mazorra Folguera, Julio Lumbreras Martín, Isabel Ortiz-Marcos, Carlos Gregorio Hernández Díaz Ambrona, A. M. Carretero, M.A. Egido, Juan Agustín Mancebo Roca, D. Pereira, B. Gesto, Manuel Sierra Castañer, S. Vignote Hernández, J. Moreno-Serna, C. Mataix

• This paper presents an innovative experience applying PBL methodology simultaneously to eight different subjects in aMaster’s Degree on Technology for Human Development of the Technical University of Madrid run by the Innovationand Technology for Development Centre (itdUPM). Students are encouraged to work on a real project consideringmultidisciplinary aspects but always working on the same project, in real and developing context, demanding intense andcritical coordination between professors.During the experience, the following competencies are strengthened: communication, team working and ability toanalyse different socio-technical alternative based on economic, social and environmental aspects. The paper presentsmethodology, assessments, results, difficulties found and new challenges, as an example for potential replicability in otheruniversities.