Navigating Team Dynamics: The Impact of Collaborative Projects on Engineering Students
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Abstract
This article analyzes a collaborative learning activity conducted in October 2024 by Industrial Civil Engineering students from the University of Valparaíso, together with professors from Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios - UNIMINUTO. The activity consisted of building paper boats at each time. Through this experience, students developed essential skills such as communication, organization, and division of roles, evidencing their importance in successful teamwork. Participants reflected on their learning, highlighting that clear and continuous communication, as well as the appropriate assignment of tasks, optimizes group performance. The study concludes that collaborative learning is an effective approach to improve educational experience and prepare students for future professional challenges