Problem-Based Learning in the Area of Law: Systematic Review

Abstract

The review addresses the issue of problem-based learning in the field of law, which is defined as a problem-solving approach to the learning process, which is developed from the critical and reflective judgment of the law student. Law autonomously, the same that allows the resolution of the problem and with it, the development of skills and competencies in its training process until its application in the exercise of the profession. The objective of the study focuses on conducting a systematic review about the importance of problem-based learning in the area of law. From the methodology, a quantitative investigation was applied through the use of the PRISMA method, taking into consideration articles that are related to the topic of study, such as Scielo, Dialnet and Redalyc. Among the main results, it was observed that, of the 8,058 initial articles analyzed, a total of 10 articles were included that address the problem from different areas of law. It is conclusive for the authors that the problem-based learning methodology constitutes a fundamental tool that contributes to the teaching-learning process of the law or specialty student. Likewise, it is supervised that its application not only allows the development of critical thinking, but also skills, abilities, values for the resolution of legal or legal problems.