Challenge-based learning applied to sustainability education

This communication describes the use of the challenge-based learning methodology (CBL) for the teaching of subjects in the Degree in Criminalistics, with the aim of investigating what the use of this methodology means for the students in the elaboration of a collaborative project in the area of sustainable development. The grades obtained and the student surveys confirm the advantages of this methodology for the development of professional skills: collaborative work, autonomous learning capacity, time planning, and ability to communicate effectively with the colleagues. It is an innovative and attractive methodology, which allows learning closer to reality based on the interaction with classmates and the feedback from the teacher.