Metodologías activas en el aula: impacto en la motivación y el aprendizaje de los estudiantes

This study addresses the impact of active methodologies on student motivation and learning, recognizing the urgent need to transform traditional pedagogical practices in the face of diverse and complex school contexts, these are consolidated as key tools to promote active participation, autonomy and meaningful learning. The general objective was to analyze the impact of active methodologies on students' motivation and academic performance. A qualitative methodology with a descriptive and exploratory approach was applied, based on the documentary analysis of recent scientific literature, using theoretical, inductive-deductive and analytical-synthetic methods, together with the documentary analysis technique, to systematize relevant data. The results showed that active methodologies, such as project-based learning, flipped classroom and collaborative work, increase intrinsic motivation, facilitate the personalization of learning and promote sustained improvement in academic performance. It is concluded that their structured incorporation in curricular planning strengthens equity and inclusion, and allows an effective response to the current challenges of the educational system, constituting a transformative path towards a quality education centered on the student.