The unstoppable change of teaching methodologies

In today's rapidly evolving world, education plays a crucial role in shaping our society’s future. As technology advances and the needs of learners change, traditional teaching methods often struggle to keep pace. This is where innovative teaching methodologies come into play. These modern approaches to education not only enhance the learning experience but also empower students to think critically, collaborate effectively, and adapt to new challenges. In this course, “Innovative teaching methods for teachers, school and adult education staff”, new approaches to innovative teaching methodologies have been approached, always focusing on the participants’ realities and needs.
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The new edition of the course took place in Palermo from 02/03/2025 to 08/03/2025. The participants were coming from all across Europe with Carsten from IGS Franzsches Feld Braunschweig in Germany, Céline from Collège Gérard Philipe in France, Josu from CIP Estella and Alicia and Fernando from CEIP La PRADERA in Spain, Fany and Ineke from  Athenaum Calmeyn & Innova in Belgium and last but not least Sanja, Cathrin, Roland, Irina, Anuwat and Aytekin from Solna stad in Sweden.

Nowadays we can find a variety of tools that can be used at school, such as project-based learning, non-formal education, outdoor education, and ICT. These are some of the many opportunities that can be integrated with traditional teaching methods. 

We started the course with the introduction on innovative teaching methods and non-formal education as well as the evolving role of educators as facilitators and guides, creating learning environments that encourage students to explore, question, and innovate. We also explored how skills such as critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration are increasingly vital.
Tuesday's session introduced Project-Based Learning (PBL), an approach that transforms the classroom into a dynamic space for inquiry and problem-solving. PBL allows students to engage deeply with a topic by working on extended projects that address real-world problems while being motivated. The participants also delved into non formal education activities.

On Thursday participants had the chance to discover a new application learning through a city-wide treasure hunt, facilitated by an ICT tool (Action Bound). This activity serves as an example of how outdoor education can be integrated with technology to create immersive learning experiences. Outdoor education encourages students to engage with their surroundings and apply their knowledge in real-world contexts. The treasure hunt highlighted the benefits of this approach, including enhanced problem-solving skills, teamwork and also made the participants know Palermo better!
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On Friday, nevertheless, the participants learned about peer feedback and assessment, through specific activities to differentiate diverse methods to provide feedback. Moreover, they discovered gamification, such as applications to make online scape rooms to make learning more fun and interactive. 

By the end of this course, participants will have a deep understanding of how to implement these innovative teaching methodologies in their classrooms. These approaches will not only help prepare students for the demands of the future but also create a more vibrant and effective educational experience.
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Discover more about this course here.