At the British School of Cartagena, academic excellence goes beyond simply acquiring knowledge. We aim for our students to develop the ability to think, question, investigate, create, and apply what they learn in different contexts.
Active learning is one of the methodologies that supports this goal by giving students a leading role in building their own knowledge.
What is Active Learning?
Active learning transforms the way we learn. Instead of simply receiving information, students participate, ask questions, experiment, work collaboratively, and seek solutions to various challenges.
In this way, learning is no longer just about “knowing the answer”; it also becomes about understanding how and why we arrived at it.
A challenging way to learn:
Through Active Learning, our students engage in experiences that encourage them to analyze, propose, argue, and make decisions. Every challenge becomes an opportunity to draw on our knowledge and find different paths to a solution.
Through this process, they develop skills such as critical thinking, independence, creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving.
Learning by Doing to Prepare for the Future
At the British School of Cartagena, we strive to ensure that knowledge serves a purpose. Our students don’t just learn concepts—they discover how to use them, connect them, and put them into practice both inside and outside the classroom.
In this way, Active Learning contributes to a solid academic education and prepares our students to face new challenges with the tools they need to go further and further.
Because at CBC, academic excellence isn’t just about how much our students know, but about everything they’re capable of doing with what they know.