CyberSix Learning: Development and systematization of a methodology for remote teaching

Abstract

Rapid changes, especially due to the COVID-19 pandemics, are taking place in society. Accordingly, educational methods need to adapt, in order to follow the improvement of social complexity. Therefore, this research had the purpose of investigating the application of active learning methodologies, adapted for remote teaching, in the discipline of Work Organization in Production, a subject of a Production Engineering course, from the University of São Paulo. Also, this work aimed to analyze the development of socioemotional skills together with the assimilation of technical concepts; and to systematize a new methodology, which was denominated CyberSix Learning. The investigation had a qualitative approach, an applied nature, and an exploratory objective. The research method was the case study itself. In general, students considered that the experience added value in the construction of knowledge, especially concerning critical thinking and development of the ability to give feedbacks. Some difficulties were found, such as resistance to changes, ineffective communication, group distance, and cognitive obstacles.