METHODOLOGICAL INNOVATION AS A KEY TO THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS

Abstract

Methodological innovation has established itself as a key element in the transformation of the educational process, as it allows us to rethink and renew the ways in which we teach and learn. In a context of rapidly changing knowledge, technologies, and social demands, maintaining traditional methodologies can limit the development of students' critical, creative, and autonomous skills. Innovation in pedagogical strategies seeks to promote more active, participatory, and contextualized learning environments, fostering interaction between teachers and students and encouraging critical thinking. Given this, this article aimed to analyze the influence of methodological innovation on educational transformation in Colombia. This approach not only improves student motivation and engagement but also contributes to developing citizens who are better prepared to face the challenges of the contemporary world. Therefore, implementing methodological innovation also presents challenges related to institutional resources, resistance to change, or lack of institutional support. It is essential to have educational policies that support these processes and adequate infrastructure to facilitate their adoption.