STUDENTS’ EVALUATION OF ACTIVE AND TRADITIONAL TEACHING METHODOLOGIES IN THE EUITI-BILBAO

Abstract

This study analyzes the perception of engineering students of the EUITI of Bilbao on the achieved learning with active or traditional methodologies. It has been tested two samples of students: one composed of students who have previous experience and valued active teaching (PBL), and other sample who valued traditional teaching. No significant differences were observed between the two types of teaching in declarative knowledge. However, the development of essential skills in professional practice are much more developed using active methodologies. The reasons of preference for each methodology are also presented, and recommendations are offered in order to allow teachers develop strategies that promote in students a positive attitude towards learning, and facilitate the implementation of active teaching methodologies.