TICS TO IMPROVE SCIENTIFIC REASONING CAPACITY AS A STRATEGY FOR ENGINEERING PROBLEM RESOLUTION

Abstract

In this project a new teaching methodology, based on the use of ICT resources, has been designed for problem solving in scientific and technical subjects. Its aim is to promote the acquisition of scientific reasoning competence. Specifically, in classroom, interactive response systems have been used. Additionally, the online interactive tool (web 2.0) elearningphysics, developed by the authors, has been proposed to students to work at home. This tool, through concatenated questions, guides students during problem solving by helping them to understand the concepts and laws applied. It has been proved that both ICT resources help students to acquire the competence of scientific reasoning applied to problem solving in scientific and technical subjects. Particularly, these resources help students to stablish relationships between theoretical and practical concepts at the same time that they increase students’ level of motivation and participation in problem-solving activities.