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Educational Innovation

At the University of Montpellier, educational innovation is now a reality.

In this regard, the years of the I-SITE MUSE project have been groundbreaking. Innovating in pedagogy means driving a shift in the mindset of those involved in university education. It also means transforming the spaces where teaching takes place and, finally, experimenting with new and increasingly innovative methods.

This represents a profound shift from the traditional paradigms of knowledge transfer, with the goal of promoting teachers’ professional development and involving students in this process.

But innovation also means sharing and spreading ideas, and to do so, we must observe the changes taking place and measure the impact of their implementation. This pedagogical innovation is part of the training strategy led by the Presidency of the University of Montpellier and implemented by the Vice President for Academic Affairs (VP CFVU). It has been brought to life through the creation of the Joint Service for Pedagogical Innovation Support.

The Center for Support of Pedagogical Innovations (CSIP): A Catalyst for Change

Building on the experience gained during the I-SITE MUSE years, the CSIP is firmly committed to supporting teachers and Professors who Professors to transform their teaching methods.

The CSIP is a vision, because while it does not reject traditional teaching methods, its mission is centered on interactive teaching approaches that bring together students, teachers, researchers, learning spaces, and technology. The goal is to facilitate the collaborative development of skills and knowledge.

The CSIP promotes teaching methods centered on human interaction, as learning is a lifelong journey where a multitude of educational opportunities intersect, come together, and are shared.
Ultimately, the CSIP is an experimental approach rooted in the reality of 21st-century education.

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The Observatory on Educational Transformation (OTP)

The OTP conducts studies to better understand the teaching practices of university faculty, how these practices are evolving, and how they impact student success. Students’ perceptions of these teaching practices are central to these studies. The studies are conducted to support faculty and in collaboration with them.

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