UGC and its successful integration of continuous learning
Lázaro Salomón, Director of Research and Graduate Studies at the University of the Gulf of California, tells how they successfully integrated lifelong learning in response to new work dynamics.
The University of the Gulf of California
The Universidad del Golfo de California arises from an educational tradition with more than 60 years of experience in Mexico, extending its reach with more than 60 campuses throughout the country. With a significant presence of more than 22 years in Los Cabos, the university has undertaken a process of evolution, with the objective of establishing a renewed educational system.
The challenges
Encouraging lifelong learning
They faced the challenge of integrating the concept of lifelong learning into the institutional culture and philosophy, ensuring that students, faculty and staff embrace it and practice it consistently in their daily lives.
Adaptation to the demands of the labor market
They needed to ensure that students acquired competencies in various fields and disciplines to meet the growing and changing demands of today's job market.
Facilitate tools and resources for autonomous learning.
To provide the entire university community with the tools, resources and support necessary to foster ongoing personal and professional development, allowing them to expand their knowledge and skills beyond the traditional boundaries of formal education.
The solution
The central strategy focused on empowering students, providing them with access to a broad and diversified academic offer, allowing them to decide which areas they wish to explore and deepen their knowledge, not only during their university years, but also throughout their professional and personal lives, adapting to their changing needs and interests.
Training in different areas was integrated into the traditional curriculum, associating a specific resource within the educational platform to each of the bachelor's and master's degree subjects, which could include courses, videos, certifications, etc. This way, a multidisciplinary education is promoted, providing students with the tools and knowledge necessary to increase their employability and competitiveness in the labor market. In this way, a multidisciplinary education is promoted, providing students with the necessary tools and knowledge to increase their employability and competitiveness in the labor market.
The results
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Awareness of Continuous Learning
We have been able to influence the perception and attitude of students, teachers and administrative personnel, encouraging their involvement and commitment to continuous learning. An educational culture has been created in which constant personal and professional development is valued and promoted.
High Interaction with the Platform
The platform implemented to support this learning model has experienced high usability, which indicates good acceptance and adaptation by users. This demonstrates that the resources and tools provided are being effectively used for academic and personal development.
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