CURRICULUM INNOVATION: HOW PROJECT-BASED TEACHING CAN TRANSFORM EDUCATION

Abstract

Curricular innovation is a central theme in the contemporary educational debate, as it is based on the need to adapt teaching to constant social and technological advances. The choice of this theme is justified by its relevance in preparing students for a rapidly changing world, with project-based teaching being a methodology that stands out for promoting active and participatory learning. The main objective of this study is to analyze the impact of this approach in Brazilian educational contexts. For this, a mixed methodology was used, involving a bibliographic approach and a quantitative analysis of the data collected in institutions that adopted this practice. The main results indicate that the implementation of project-based teaching results in significant improvements in student engagement and academic performance, as well as developing critical and collaborative skills. The conclusions point out that, for curricular innovation to be effective, it is necessary for institutions to commit to investing in the continuous training of teachers and in the restructuring of curricula, so that they are aligned with new pedagogical approaches. Therefore, project-based teaching emerges as a viable alternative to promote a more contextualized and meaningful education, positively impacting students' learning and preparation for the challenges of the twenty-first century.