Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This article investigates the role of active methodologies in promoting engagement and meaningful learning in the context of the digital age. The objective is to analyze how these pedagogical approaches, combined with technology, can contribute to the construction of a more dynamic, participatory, and relevant educational process for students. The research employed a qualitative approach based on a bibliographic review to identify the main concepts, theories, and practices related to active methodologies and their potential to foster engagement in educational environments. The study contextualizes the digital age and its impacts on education, highlighting the transformations in society and the teaching-learning process, as well as the challenges of student engagement in this new scenario. Active methodologies are presented as a promising alternative to overcome these challenges, promoting active student participation, collaboration, autonomy, and critical thinking. The article contrasts active methodologies with traditional teaching approaches, highlighting their advantages and challenges, and discusses the importance of integrating digital technologies in a critical and reflective way. Teacher training, access to technology, and learning assessment are pointed out as crucial challenges for the successful implementation of these approaches. The conclusion emphasizes that the intentional and planned integration of active methodologies and digital technologies in education can be an effective strategy to promote engagement and meaningful learning, preparing students for the challenges of the knowledge society.
Language: English
Topic: Innovative Teaching Methods
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4407239155