Abstract:

This short paper intends to contribute to the analysis of the use of active education methods, together with passive learning environmental, as well as to understand its benefits, namely if it impacts on the engagement and learning outcomes of students.

There is empirical evidence that the adption of active learning methods are effective in promoting student learning, having high learning efficacy, providing students with additional practice and confidence, and giving students a greater sense of ownership in the class, increasing the students engagement and the success rates.

In this context, we introduce some active learning approaches to teaching finance concepts and methods in Finance degree courses, in order to enhance student engagement and to the evolve demands of the Finance industry and education. Overall, we find evidence that incorporating these teaching approaches improves the learning experience and results, and, in addition, equips students with valuable skills and a heightened sense of purpose in their academic journey.

In this context, higher education institutions need to understand the value of active learning methodologies in sustained education, promoting them in your practices.