Controles de Trabajo en Grupo para Mejorar la Interdependencia Positiva

This paper describes a mechanism that generates positive interdependence within a subject which uses project based learning. Positive interdependence makes the members of a group to perceive their own work and involvement as essential to the success of the whole group. The mechanism described is based on several short exams distributed along the course. In these tests, each student must answer a question about the work the group is doing. This question is made so that is easily answered by those involved students but tricky otherwise. The individual exam score also affects on the score of the peer members. The paper describes the mechanism and its usefulness in the light of the first experiences. Palabras clave Aprendizaje basado en proyectos, interdependencia positiva, evaluacion. 1. Motivacion