Innovation and Competences in Higher Education Institution: a Proposal for Improvement

Objective: The aim of this proposal is to ensure that students develop the cognitive skills of analysis, reflection, relation and consolidation of part of the content of the subject Marine Pollution of the Degree in Marine Sciences of the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain), without forgetting the skills of communication. Theoretical Framework: Nowadays, there is a wide range of teaching tools available for specific purposes, and the teacher's choice depends on several factors related to the subject to be developed, the type of students and the resources available in the higher education institution. Method: This study proposes a practice of educational innovation based on experience. The methodology to be used is the Kolb Cycle and the seminar, evaluating the experience through Learning Oriented Assessment (LOA) and a self-satisfaction survey of the experience developed to be completed by the students. Results and Discussion: The implementation of this pedagogical proposal is expected to improve students' autonomous learning, qualifications and the acquisition of the different competences of the subject under study. Research Implications: The practical and theoretical implications of this pedagogical proposal are discussed, providing information on how the results will improve the cognitive competences of analysis, reflection, relation and consolidation of part of the content of the subject under study. Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by providing an innovative, feasible and relevant pedagogical proposal for competence development in higher education.