Effectiveness of extracurricular activities with an interdisciplinary approach and the teaching of digital technologies in Refrigeration

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engineering education, extracurricular activities, refrigeration, active learning methodology

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This study proposes an innovative model for teaching Mechanical Engineering, centered on extracurricular activities with an interdisciplinary approach and digital technologies in the field of refrigeration. The implemented methodology was based on three fundamental pillars: an educational booklet for calculating thermal loads, specialized software (Solkane, Psychometric Chart C) for simulations, and a redesign of the teacher's role as a facilitator. The activities were organized into three phases: orientation, execution, and control, incorporating formative assessment. The results demonstrated a 40 % reduction in problem-solving time, an 85 % accuracy rate in refrigerant selection (compared to the initial 30 %), and a 90 % correlation between theory and practice. Significantly, 45 % of the students chose refrigeration topics for their thesis projects, demonstrating greater motivation and technical depth. The model proved effective in developing technical skills, autonomy, and critical thinking, overcoming the limitations of traditional hands-on methods. Technical difficulties due to insufficient equipment and time constraints were identified as limitations. The study concludes that integrating pedagogical innovation, technical rigor, and ethical training constitutes an effective paradigm for the education of contemporary engineers. It recommends faculty workshops, continuous access to digital resources, and simulators for remote practice.

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2025-12-04

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Góngora-Leyva, E., Retirado-Mediaceja, Y., Roche-Lobaina, D. L., & Carbonell-Pupo, A. (2025). Effectiveness of extracurricular activities with an interdisciplinary approach and the teaching of digital technologies in Refrigeration. Ciencia & Futuro, 15(4), 417–432. Recuperado a partir de https://revista.ismm.edu.cu/index.php/revistacyf/article/view/2862