Course content

The first unit of the series emphasized the importance of integrating learning into our efforts as a tool to enhance our effectiveness in social action. Following this same line of thought, the second unit explored fundamental concepts related to education. In this third unit, participants examine the idea that effective learning requires adopting a methodical approach. To achieve this goal, it is essential to become familiar with the methods of science.

The process of personal and social transformation requires that we approach life as investigators of reality and seekers of truth. Investigating reality entails equipping ourselves with the skills, attitudes, knowledge, and understanding needed to observe, measure, design and conduct experiments, identify patterns and relationships, develop models of different aspects of reality, and apply theories already established by various scientific communities. To gain a deeper understanding of these activities, this course examines key concepts of science as a system of knowledge and practice, its application to different processes related to social action and development, and the characteristics of scientific language.