The Evolving Classroom: Tools for Tomorrow

In today’s rapidly evolving world, education plays a crucial role in shaping the future of societies. 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.

The new edition of the course took place in Bologna from 14/06/2026 to 20/06/2026. The participants were coming from all across Europe: with Panagiota Konstantinou-Katzi from Gymnasio Agiou Athanasiou, in Cyprus; Stefan Chudzik and Jessica Pelz from Förderzentrum Erich Kästner Aue, in Germany; Sarah Marczoch and Birgit Klüter-Klein from Europaschule am Friedenspark in Germany; Bulibașa Janina, Mielu Alexandra-Mirela and Vasilică Livia-Valentina from CENTRUL JUDETEAN DE RESURSE SI ASISTENTĂ EDUCAȚIONALĂ, TELEORMAN in Romania; Varvara Shikki from Lykeio Aradippou in Cyprus; Patricia Fernández Cristóbal from CIFP Escuela de Hostelería y Turismo de Teruel in Spain; and last but not least, Irene Pérez Avivar and Maria Delgado Estella from Institut Castellarnau en España.

Gracias a diferentes tipos de estudios e investigaciones, hoy en día hay muchas herramientas disponibles que pueden utilizarse en el entorno escolar: el aprendizaje basado en proyectos, la educación no formal, la educación al aire libre y las TIC son algunas de las muchas oportunidades que pueden integrarse con los métodos de enseñanza tradicionales.

El curso comienza explorando cómo habilidades como pensamiento crítico, creatividad, comunicación y colaboración son cada vez más vitales. Esta sesión ahondó en cómo las metodologías de enseñanza innovadoras, tales como experiential and inquiry-based learning, can help students acquire these competencies. We also discussed the evolving role of educators as facilitators and guides, creating learning environments that encourage students to explore, question, and innovate. Tuesday’s session introduces 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. Este método no sólo mejora el conocimiento de los contenidos, sino que también desarrolla el pensamiento crítico, la colaboración y las habilidades de autogestión. Debatimos cómo diseñar y aplicar el PBL en diversos entornos educativos, ya que los participantes presentaron situaciones de educación diferenciada, para garantizar que los estudiantes estén motivado y participa activamente en su proceso de aprendizaje.

Thursday’s focus is on educación al aire libre, with a day dedicated to outdoor activities in Giardini Margherita a Bologna. During this session, the participants tried new techniques for developing senses, teamworking, and gamification, discovering firsthand how outdoor education encourages students to engage with their surroundings and apply their knowledge in real-world contexts. Finally, the course culminated on Friday by integrating Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools into the educational toolkit. Participants discovered ICT tools such as interactive presentations, quizzes, and educational games that can transform the learning experience by making it more interactive, while also taking time to reflect on the week’s learning and how to implement these strategies back home.

Al final de este curso, los participantes tendrán una sólida comprensión de cómo aplicar estas innovadoras metodologías de enseñanza en sus aulas. Estos enfoques no sólo ayudarán a preparar a los estudiantes para las exigencias del futuro, sino que también crearán una experiencia educativa más vibrante y eficaz.

Más información sobre este curso aquí.