Reflexiones sobre el diseño por competencias en el trabajo de campo en Geología

Learning activities outside the classroom in Earth Sciences are considered fundamental to achieve an adequate level of knowledge. New pedagogical perspectives, structured in competency-based activities, provide a useful tool to improve the effectiveness of field geology classes. In this paper, we point out some general educational aspects, and we propose a curriculum design focused on accomplishing the competencies that go with fieldtrips in Geology courses