Interdisciplinarity is a critical element of CLIL. Therefore, the Laboratory counts on the active participation of representatives of the various Academic Units and services of the Universidade Católica Portuguesa.
“Transformative proposal for engaging students with knowledge, capable of accelerating their learning and motivating social sharing within the entire group.”
“In a context of rapid technological and social changes, the future of higher education depends on the ability to rethink educational practices and promote learning environments that are simultaneously stimulating, inclusive, and oriented toward problem-solving, responding to the needs of a generation that demands flexibility, interactivity, and a connection to reality.”
“Innovating in pedagogy is the curiosity to experiment with different ways of teaching and learning, taking into account social and cultural opportunities and demands, based on a solid intersubjective and relational foundation.”
“Pedagogical innovation is a process that facilitates active and self-regulated learning by students, as it uses various ways to present information, based on the diversity of learning styles. Pedagogical innovation is a cognitive, emotional, and social process, requiring a close pedagogical relationship.”
“Pedagogical innovation is crucial to fulfill the mission of university education for the century, where we drive the development of critical thinking and active citizenship, preparing students to be agents of change in a constantly evolving society. By integrating innovative educational practices, without ever forgetting the scientific rigor that distinguishes us from other agents of the macrostructure, we cultivate a university of the future where each student is empowered to question, analyze, and contribute consciously and ethically to the common good.”
“It is at the intersection of pedagogy, content, and technology that the most innovative and effective interdisciplinary pedagogical practices emerge, capable of transforming learning and preparing students for the challenges of the 21st century.”
“Pedagogical Innovation is the key to preparing higher education students for the future, which is both uncertain but full of challenges, equipping them with teamwork skills, critical thinking, autonomy, creativity, and resilience.”
“Innovating in education is breaking barriers, promoting autonomy, and facing challenges that enrich learning, with artificial intelligence as an ally to learn without limits.”
“Pedagogical innovation is allowing us to see teaching and learning as an eternal novelty. This novelty enhances a transformation in what happens in the classroom and those who are part of it.”
“Pedagogical innovation transforms the teaching-learning process, making it more meaningful, engaging, and effective. Through the use of active learning methodologies, teachers help students construct their knowledge and develop transversal skills such as creativity, critical thinking, and collaborative work. In this paradigm, the classroom becomes a space for experimentation and growth.”
“Innovating in the way we teach is caring for the diversity of learning; it is giving space and time to each student to realize their potential and discover the "wonderful new world."
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“Pedagogical innovation is the application of new forms or improvements in the teaching-learning activity. Innovation can relate to how knowledge is shared, as well as to the interactions that occur during the teaching-learning process.”
“Pedagogical innovation is a gradual process of introducing new teaching and learning methodologies that respond to the characteristics, interests, and needs of current students. This innovation enhances students' experiences, both inside and outside the classroom, giving them meaning and turning them into real learning experiences.”
“Pedagogical innovation is a gradual, continuous process of proximity that invites the teacher to adapt and transform their teaching practices, responding to the diversity of profiles and challenges encountered, with the aim of improving the learning experiences of their students.”
“Pedagogical innovation, by integrating new methodologies and emerging technologies, promotes more effective and collaborative communication between teachers and students, enhancing the learning process and adapting educational dynamics to the demands of the modern world.”
“Pedagogical innovation is a device (method, resource, technology) that introduces something new into educational practices, producing better processes and more effective, multidimensional, and inclusive learning.”
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“In practice, in the daily life of a teacher, pedagogical innovation is nothing more than stepping out of our comfort zone for the sake of our students' learning.”
“Pedagogical innovation pursues the goal of improving the quality of education by increasing student engagement, preparing them better for future challenges.”
“Pedagogical innovation involves creating safe environments marked by presence, connection, active involvement, construction, and transformation, where everyone is invited to learn meaningfully.”
“Teaching is helping to think critically – with, about, and sometimes without digital tools – diversifying methods, deepening content, training skills, and valuing both the pedagogical relationship and the potential of each student.”
"Innovative pedagogy is the collaborative work of students and teachers that promotes meaningful learning for everyone involved."
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“The effectiveness of pedagogical innovation requires that those who teach deeply understand those who learn. It is a continuous process of adapting the teaching/learning method, with the objective of acting as a facilitator and harmonizer of knowledge sharing.”
“Any change in traditional teaching methods aimed at improving learning (knowledge construction and skills development) and the integral development (not only intellectual, but also ethical and aesthetic) of students.”
“Pedagogical innovation is a dynamic process that, although it takes different forms, maintains an essence: the focus on students, the progressive development of their autonomy, and the construction of meaningful learning experiences; it happens not only in the classroom but at multiple levels of the educational environment, assuming an integrated and contextualized approach.”
“Pedagogical innovation is the path to a community where learning and participation are at the center of pedagogical action. It is, therefore, the path to a more plural, diverse, and inclusive community, where students and teachers feel part of it.”
“Pedagogical innovation is a stimulus for the professional development of teachers, their creativity, and spirit of change, to promote the discovery and creation of meaning in students' learning experiences.”
“Pedagogical innovation is the ability of the teaching community to produce creative responses to the specific and current challenges of knowledge construction and the exercise of skills in various fields of human activity.”
“Pedagogical innovation in higher education starts with the training of teachers who are prepared to inspire, create, and transform through pedagogical practices that promote meaningful learning, continuous development, and humanity.”
“Pedagogical innovation involves the intentional implementation of different approaches, tools, or strategies that aim to improve the quality of teaching and learning, and promote education that is more inclusive, creative, empathetic, critical, and adapted to the needs of different student profiles.”
