Table 2.

Main differences between "problematization" and problem-based learning.

	"Problematization"	Problem-based learning
Observation of reality	Problems constructed by the lecturers of subjects in which this methodology is used (subject option)	Construction of problems by the lecturers, with complete vertical and horizontal integration (institutional option)
Key points	Not defined	Defined in the curriculum
Formulation of theory	Investigation-guided study	Investigation-guided study
Putting forward of solution	Done after study	Done by students before study, on the basis of previous knowledge
Application to reality (practice)	Results must intervene in reality as much as possible	Intervention in the social environment is considered to be fundamental