TEACHER TRAINING SYSTEM 4.0 OF THE FACULTY OF ENGINEERING OF THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SALTA

Abstract

This work consists of characterization, modeling, management proposal and feasibility analysis of implementation of a Teacher Training System at the Faculty of Engineering of the National University of Salta. In order to train skilled engineers who provide sustainable solutions to needs of labor market and society, it is necessary to have skilled teachers. New Student-Centered Learning model requires that role of the teacher shift to that of a "mediator-facilitator " between knowledge and students. Furthermore, the national accreditation standards demand that each career have promotion mechanisms aimed at having teachers carry out updating and continuing education activities. The above evidences importance and need to have a Teacher Training System. In this context, the proposed model includes the skills of a Teacher 4.0. The Teacher Training System was characterized using the complex system format: significant variables, agents involved, heterogeneity, interdependence and nonlinear interactions of variables, adaptability, evolution and emergent behavior, among others. Some indicators for monitoring the most relevant variables were designed and the system was modeled by processes. A management model of the Teacher Training System was proposed. The PDCA (plan-do-check-act) cycle of the high-level structure of the ISO management systems standards was used. Feasibility of implementing the Teacher Training System was analyzed.