El Impacto del Aprendizaje Basado en Proyectos en el Desarrollo de Habilidades de Colaboración en Estudiantes de 7mo Grado de la Unidad Educativa Particular Adventista del sur en la ciudad de Quito, 2024

Abstract

Nowadays, education faces the challenge of preparing students for an increasingly interconnected and dynamic world, where socio-emotional skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in teams are essential for academic and professional success. In this context, Project-Based Learning (PBL) has emerged as an innovative methodology that seeks to transform traditional teaching into an active and meaningful process, where students acquire knowledge through problem-solving and collaborative projects. Various studies have demonstrated that PBL not only improves students' academic performance but also strengthens key competencies such as communication, decision-making, leadership, and problem-solving in group settings. Unlike conventional teaching methods, where students often play a passive role, PBL promotes active participation, autonomous learning, and creativity development. Additionally, it allows students to practically experience the importance of teamwork and shared responsibility, fundamental skills for their future professional endeavors. This study focuses on evaluating the impact of PBL on the development of collaborative skills among 7th-grade students at Unidad Educativa Particular Adventista del Sur in Quito. Using a quantitative approach, key indicators were analyzed before and after the implementation of PBL, such as effective communication, team organization, active participation, and conflict resolution. The