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FRANCO, Amanda  e  FIGUEIREDO, Maria. Is active learning being promoted in higher education? Reflections and concerns based on the characterization of pedagogical practices at a Portuguese polytechnic institute. Rev. Bras. Educ. [online]. 2025, vol.30, e300013.  Epub 07-Mar-2025. ISSN 1809-449X.  https://doi.org/10.1590/s1413-24782025300013.

Active learning is the product of pedagogical practices that place students in the center of teaching-learning processes: in the cocreation of learning scenarios and circumstances that are life-evocative, and in the co-development of attitudes, skills, and knowledge. Despite relevant, it is not always clear what this concept is, and if faculty are committed to the implementation of pedagogical practices associated with pedagogical innovation. In this paper, we present the design and validation of the questionnaire Characterization of Practices to Promote Active Learning, administered to faculty at a Portuguese polytechnic institute. A total 136 faculty of five departments responded to the questionnaire. Results identify active learning methodologies and/or strategies implemented by faculty, as well as other "good practices" to promote active learning. The results also elicit reflections about the challenges faced by active learning to become a reality in higher education.

Palavras-chave : Active Learning; Pedagogical Innovation; Higher Education; Pedagogical Practices; Characterization Instrument.

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