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March 29, 2022
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A Project Based Learning Experience Using NGO Projects and A Volunteer Program Abroad

Publicated to:International Journal Of Engineering Education. 33 (2): 610-621 - 2017-01-01 33(2), DOI:

Authors: Terron-Lopez, Maria-Jose; Archilla, Yolanda Blanco; Velasco-Quintana, Paloma-Julia;

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Univ Europea Madrid, Sch Architecture Engn & Design, Villaviciosa De Odon 28670, Spain - Author

Abstract

This article aims to describe two different project-based learning (PBL) experiences using NGO (Non-Governmental Organization) projects, and complemented with a volunteer program abroad (in Honduras and Kenya). The integration of the projects within the framework of the courses was promoted within a context of a project-based engineering school. The NGOs requested technical support in some projects, which students developed in their classrooms to offer real solutions. Throughout the summer, some student and professor volunteers traveled there to evaluate the situation, implement the projects and collect the data needed to move forth and determine new needs for the next academic year. The awareness brought about, thanks to working with the NGOs in the communities where projects were implemented, increased students' interest and involvement. Working with real projects, enhanced their motivation showing a positive impact on students' learning. This approach has contributed to their development in ethical values and sustainability awareness within a framework of Engineering Education for Sustainable Development. With these projects, students develop key skills as engineers, and as active global citizens, conscious and committed to addressing and solving sustainability problems in the real world.

Keywords

Cooperation projectsDesignEducationEducation for sustainable developmentEngineering educationEngineering schoolsNongovernmental organizationsProject based learningProject-based learningSchoolSocial aspectsSocial responsibilitiesSocial responsibilitySocieties and institutionsStudentsStudents' interestsSustainabilitySustainable developmentTeachingTechnical supportVolunteer programs

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Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal International Journal Of Engineering Education due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency Scopus (SJR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2017, it was in position , thus managing to position itself as a Q2 (Segundo Cuartil), in the category Engineering (Miscellaneous). Notably, the journal is positioned en el Cuartil Q4 for the agency WoS (JCR) in the category Engineering, Multidisciplinary.

Independientemente del impacto esperado determinado por el canal de difusión, es importante destacar el impacto real observado de la propia aportación.

Según las diferentes agencias de indexación, el número de citas acumuladas por esta publicación hasta la fecha 2025-11-05:

  • WoS: 1
  • Scopus: 8

Leadership analysis of institutional authors

the author responsible for correspondence tasks has been BLANCO ARCHILLA, YOLANDA.