Profile, challenges and challenges of the university student in the XXI century

Abstract

Globalization, means of information and communication, the web 2.0 and the industrial revolution have generated methodological changes that facilitate self- learning. Thus, education is not focused on teaching but on learning. The educator ceases to be a transmitter and becomes a guide or facilitator. On the other hand, students become protagonists and self- managers of knowledge. Considering this, it is important that the pupil, as protagonist of his or her learning, reflects on process in which he or she is immersed. The main goal of this article is to evaluate 21 st century college student profiles. A conceptual review is made about the different definitions and characteristics that are attributed to the student as well as their challenges.