Implementing Active Learning in the Law Major of the University of Costa Rica, Guanacaste Campus: Faculty and Students’ Perspectives

 

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Auteur: Baltodano Mayorga, Jose Daniel
Formaat: artículo original
Status:Versión publicada
Publicatiedatum:2024
Omschrijving:This study examines the application of active learning in the Law major of the University of Costa Rica, Guanacaste campus, during 2022. This research has an exploratory scope and follows a qualitative approach. One of its main results reflects the identification of ten types of active methods applied in the courses. Professors consider that this approach contributes to promoting a comprehensive and in-depth learning of the major. It also enables a better link between theory and practice, which encourages the development of subject-specific and soft skills. Students hold a positive view towards using active learning methods in class since they believe them to provide better learning conditions. It can be concluded that the frequent use of active learning methods in Law courses shows a noticeable integration of this approach to the pedagogic culture of the major. Both faculty and students view the educational process as a complex phenomenon integrating concepts, practice, and emotions. Thus, they perceive these methods as ideal teaching instruments. Therefore, implementing active learning in the Law major is aligned with the theoretical principles about this topic as well as responds to the current educational requirements.
Land:Portal de Revistas UNA
Instelling:Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica
Repositorio:Portal de Revistas UNA
Taal:Español
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OAI Identifier:oai:ojs.www.una.ac.cr:article/19788
Online toegang:https://www.revistas.una.ac.cr/index.php/ensayospedagogicos/article/view/19788
Keyword:active learning
higher education
law
legal education
learning method
aprendizaje activo
derecho
enseñanza jurídica
enseñanza superior
método de aprendizaje