Cultures around the world: a visual project

Abstract

This innovation project focuses on improving English learning for a 3rd ESO group through active methodologies that make possible for traditional methodologies to evolve into modern educational practices. Furthermore, this project integrates digital tools, including collaborative online platforms, to foster student autonomy and creativity. This project is student-centered and is rooted in the skills and the knowledge that they already possess. However, through project-based and cooperative learning methodologies, these characteristics are enhanced to overcome the challenge of creating an audio-visual product. This project is designed to address different learner profiles by implementing flexible and inclusive strategies, and providing the students materials that support their own learning paces. Additionally, there are varied assessment techniques that go from formative feedback during the learning process to summative evaluations of their oral presentations. In this learning situation, the teacher acts as a facilitator and a guide, promoting a positive and respectful classroom environment that encourages collaboration and communication skills. Thus, it gives relevance to adapting teaching practices to students’ interests and contexts, and emphasizes that meaningful learning is the result of students feeling valued and heard.