Strategic integration of project-based learning and authentic assessment in capstone proposal development

da Silva-Ovando A.; Luna A.; Chong M.; Escobar A. · The Emerald Handbook of Active Learning For Authentic Assessment (2025) · DOI: 10.1108/978-1-83797-857-120251011

Resumen

The integration of diverse teaching methods and strategies has become increasingly vital in education. Capstone projects are traditionally used to culminate a student's academic journey. This study examines two final-year engineering courses in South America, one at Universidad Privada Boliviana and the other at Universidad del Pacifico. The findings indicate that students gain a deeper understanding of holistic knowledge by applying it in capstone projects that lead to their engineering degree. This approach goes beyond traditional capstone uses by incorporating project-based learning and authentic assessment. However, adapting educational proposals to different contexts, especially outside engineering, can be challenging.

Instituciones: Universidad del Pacífico