Desenvolvimento de um jogo de ensino utilizando a simulação computacional e a aprendizagem baseada em problemas: uma aplicação no contexto do Lean Manufacturing

Abstract

Certainly, given the changes caused by capitalism and globalization, the labor market increasingly demands dynamic, flexible and qualified professionals to work in several areas, especially in engineering. However, facts such as the learning process in universities, that sometimes can occur in a passive way, and the demotivation of the students end up inserting professionals with some lack of knowledge in the market. As such, over the past years, the use of active learning methodologies that can give support to the traditional methodologies in the country has been praised. Therefore, the following study describes the development and application of a multiplayer game, laboratory-made, focused on supporting the teaching of Lean Manufacturing concepts for students of Production Engineering. This was possible thanks to the use of the Flexsim simulation software and Problem Based Learning (PBL) as joint tools to enhance theoretical concepts related to Lean production. Through several applications, it was possible to qualify the impact of the game and its qualities, through questionnaires answered by students. This assessment pointed out that 90% of participants agreed that the game contributed to a better understanding of the Lean management philosophy. In addition, 100% of the students indicated that they had the opportunity to elaborate strategies while playing, validating the theory and solution pointed out in this study that found quite satisfactory results.