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Active methodologies in the classroom
Active Methodologies in the Classroom (Second Edition)
Overview
This micro-credential enables participants to understand the elements, strategies, and modalities of digital teaching supported by educational technologies. It equips them to analyze and plan university teaching processes in virtual environments, understand the pedagogical potential of ICTs, and design virtual learning environments that align with educational objectives and student needs. Furthermore, it promotes the didactic use of digital resources and artificial intelligence in university teaching.
- Understanding the elements, strategies, and modalities of digital teaching supported by educational technologies.
- Analyze and plan university teaching processes in virtual environments and digital classrooms.
- To understand the ways in which ICTs are used in university teaching and their pedagogical potential.
- Design and develop virtual learning environments that are consistent with the educational objectives and the needs of the students.
- To use digital resources and artificial intelligence in a didactic way in university teaching.
To access the microcredential, you will need to:
- To hold an official Spanish university degree or another degree issued by a higher education institution belonging to another Member State of the European Higher Education Area, which qualifies for access to master's level studies in that State.
- Holding a degree issued by an educational system outside the European Higher Education Area without official recognition or a declaration of equivalence. In these cases, the academic director will submit a report to the Academic Committee, which will authorize or deny admission. Under no circumstances will authorization imply official recognition of the foreign degree, nor its recognition for any purpose other than pursuing postgraduate studies at the ULL.
- Students must be between 25 and 64 years old on the date the training begins.
- Being a teaching and research staff member of the University of La Laguna.
Academic program
- General concepts on active methodologies in the university classroom.
- Types of active methodologies.
- Scientific evidence of the benefits of active methodologies
- Methodological strategies for developing active methodologies.
- Tools for developing teaching with active methodologies.
- Choosing a teaching methodology based on the teacher's profile. Interactive learning experiences with Flipped Classroom. Evidence of results.
A Flipped Classroom and Problem-Based Learning methodology will be applied, where students will work on content autonomously, solve challenges in groups, and participate in debates and reflections guided by the teachers.
The organizational format will follow the one summarized below:
- Lectures/expository method
- Seminars
- Individual work
- Personal study
- Exhibitions, debates and presentation of works and projects
- Active methodologies
The microcredential will have an evaluation system (ES) based on the following assessment tests:
- Written works, memoirs, internship reports, and projects: a document prepared on a topic or activity carried out, following the instructions established by the teaching staff.
- Oral presentation and defense of topics, assignments, etc.: oral presentation on a topic related to the micro-credential content or on the results of an assignment, exercise, or project, followed by discussion with the teaching staff. This can be done individually or in a group.
General information
Credits: 2 ECTS
Duration: 06/04/2026-17/04/2026
Teaching modality: Blended learning
Location: Faculty of Education (Central Building) and Virtual Campus of the University of La Laguna
The cost of tuition for this Microcredential will be subsidized by the 'Plan for the development of university microcredentials', investment 6 of component 21 of the Addendum to the 'Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan', financed by the European Union – Next Generation EU, year 2025.
Short courses available in various formats (in-person, online, or hybrid). Ideal for learning without interrupting your professional life.
Content created and delivered by professionals and experts in the field, designed for immediate application.
Endorsed by the University of La Laguna. You will receive an official ECTS certificate, valid in the European Higher Education Area.
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