Active Methodologies In Higher Education

Abstract

Active methodologies are the educational conception that enables the higher education student to be the protagonist of his learning. The present study aims to analyze the active methodologies that can be used in the context of higher education, aiming to facilitate and qualify the learning of students. In this sense, some of these methodologies considered innovative today are presented, as well as the flipped classroom, problem-based learning and project-based learning, through a qualitative-bibliographic-research. The work had as theoretical foundation some current and relevant books and articles, which were found in the "Google Scholar" database. The selected materials were analyzed and interpreted for the preparation of the article. With this study, it was found that active methodologies allow the teaching and learning process to be developed through significant and useful pedagogical practices for the students' lives. Thus, in this perspective, such a process can favor critical and reflective thinking, autonomy, problem-solving skills, group work and the active participation of students during classes. Therefore, it is understood that the flipped classroom, problem-based learning and project-based learning are modalities of active methodologies that can be used in Higher Education. These can promote participating, collaborative subjects and producers of their knowledge, aiming to facilitate and qualify students' learning.