Directed discussion |
A group dynamics technique in which the members of a group discuss a topic freely, informally and spontaneously, although they may be coordinated by a moderator. |
Laboratory practice |
Methodology that enables students to learn effectively through hands-on activities such as demonstrations, exercises, experiments and investigations. |
Mixed objective/subjective test |
Test that integrates essay-type test questions and objective-type test questions. In terms of essay questions, it comprises open-ended essay questions. In addition, as objective questions, it may combine multiple-choice, ordering, short answer, discrimination, completion and/or association questions. |
Guest lecture / keynote speech |
Oral exposition complemented by the use of audiovisual media and the introduction of some questions addressed to the students, with the aim of transmitting knowledge and facilitating learning.
The master class is also known as "lecture", "expository method" or "master class". The latter is usually reserved for a special type of lecture given by a teacher on special occasions, with a content that involves an original elaboration and is based on the almost exclusive use of the spoken word as a means of conveying information to the audience. |
Case study |
Methodology where the subject is faced with the description of a specific situation that poses a problem to be understood, assessed and resolved by a group of people, through a process of discussion. The student is faced with a specific problem (case), which describes a real situation of professional life, and must be able to analyse a series of facts, referring to a particular field of knowledge or action, in order to reach a reasoned decision. |