The role of audiovisual resources in active learning methodologies

Abstract

Education is changing and active learning methodologies are increasingly essential in the modern teaching process. Therefore, there are a wide variety of active methodologies, such as the Flipped Classroom, Project-Based Learning and Problem-Based Learning, which can be implemented in the classroom, including video as an enriching resource to contribute to the improvement of the teaching and learning process leaving aside the traditional methodology. The implementation of active methodologies together with the use of didactic video in the school offers several benefits such as the promotion of cooperation and collaboration, initiative taking, negotiation skills, problem solving, creativity and imagination and critical thinking. However, it is necessary to point out that schools should facilitate the use of audiovisual resources, providing adequate facilities and programs for the use and creation of such materials. On the other hand, digital technologies present a facilitating role in a complementary way to active methodologies and not an obligatory role for their development. Finally, it would be interesting to investigate the impact of the inclusion of audiovisual resources at lower levels such as Primary Education, in order to know the students' perceptions about the creation of content with educational videos and not only the teachers' perceptions.