LEARNING EXPERIENCE AND ACQUIRED COMPETENCIES THROUGH MATHEMATICAL METHODS TEACHING

This paper analyzes a learning experience for an academic subject devoted to mathematical methods, which is structured into four distinct thematic blocks. An important part of this module demands the use of processes for structured reasoning, which entail defining the problem, describing its most important aspects, using the most appropriate learning methods to solve the proposed problem, and providing a coherent analysis of the obtained solution. Besides the summative evaluation of learning, evaluation for learning will encourage students not only to obtain the right solution for every problem but also to acquire the competencies of analysis and problem solving together with the transversal competencies of teamwork and leadership on the occasions where the problems are addressed through students' cooperative work. In addition to the above, other important skills will be also activated and enhanced such as those related to the representation of the terrain and of two- and three-dimensional objects in addition to the ability to apply numerical methods and algorithms to solve engineering problems. Numerical results show the evolution in the learning of different skills.