The Global Classroom experience, a didactic strategy to develop skills through Project-based learning. Lessons learned between Mexico and Chile in a multidisciplinary development on Food Science

Rebeca García-García, Ingrid Contardo-Hernández, Makarena Ruíz-Acin, Amanda Ramos-Trujillo, Viridiana Tejada-Ortigoza, Jorge Membrillo-Hernández

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Abstract

A Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) program was carried out involving a Nutrition and Nutraceutical course at Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico, and a Food Technology laboratory at Universidad de Los Andes, Chile. The objective wasto potentiate the learning experience of students at both institutions to work together in the challenge of developing front-of-pack nutrient warning label food while applying acquired knowledge and strengthening teamwork and negotiation skills in a multicultural and international environment. Engagement strategies and social interaction were used to enhance the collaboration. During the challenge, the students applied and developed technical skills, whilst developed soft skills like teamwork and adaptability in multicultural context. Students at both institutions showed a high degree of satisfaction from the collaboration and brought them closer to a professional setting.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication20th LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education Caribbean Conference for Engineering and Technology
Subtitle of host publication"Education, Research and Leadership in Post-Pandemic Engineering: Resilient Inclusive and Sustainable Actions", LACCEI 2022
EditorsMaria M. Larrondo Petrie, Jose Texier, Andrea Pena, Jose Angel Sanchez Viloria
PublisherLatin American and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering Institutions
ISBN (Electronic)9786289520705
DOIs
StatePublished - 2022
Event20th LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education Caribbean Conference for Engineering and Technology, LACCEI 2022 - Boca Raton, United States
Duration: 18 Jul 202222 Jul 2022

Publication series

NameProceedings of the LACCEI international Multi-conference for Engineering, Education and Technology
Volume2022-July
ISSN (Electronic)2414-6390

Conference

Conference20th LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education Caribbean Conference for Engineering and Technology, LACCEI 2022
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBoca Raton
Period18/07/2222/07/22

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Keywords

  • COIL/Global classroom collaboration
  • education innovation
  • higher education
  • multicultural environment
  • Professional Education
  • teamwork

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