Didactic strategy for learning forensic anthropology in Latin America

Abstract

A didactic strategy based on the case method for learning forensic anthropology is presented. Case designed and implemented with 33 students enrolled in the Diploma in Forensic Sciences and Criminalistics, José Antonio Páez University-Venezuela. Five groups were formed to which the case was handed over, with three questions: Who is the victim? What happened? And how did it happen? After a debate of ideas and decision making, the conclusions were presented by group, then a consensus was generated to summarize and support the answers. It is concluded that the method used fostered meaningful and collaborative learning to establish the identity of the victim.