Educational principles that inspire our practice

Our first pedagogical principle emphasizes that the teaching-learning process should be student-centred, with the student serving as an active agent in their own education. Building upon this foundation, the additional principles that guide our educational practice are:

Principios Pedagógicos Urdaneta

Personalized Learning:

We recognize the diversity of learning paces and respect the autonomy of students, who are the driving force and protagonists of their educational journey.

Emotional Intelligence:

We consider emotions to be a fundamental component of learning process.


Positive Pedagogy:

We strive to set clear expectations for success and build confidence, empowering students to envision and achieve attainable goals.

Shared Learning:

In line with our values of camaraderie, friendship, and teamwork, we promote respectful and tolerant assertiveness among students.

Experiential Learning:

We encourage students to actively engage in the ownership of their learning process, making it more meaningful and impactful.

Multilingual Usage:

We foster the simultaneous and natural use of multiple languages, integrating them seamlessly in the learning experience.

Pedagogy of Effort:

We instil in students a deep appreciation for reflective and disciplined effort, guiding them to continuously set and pursue self-improvement goals.

Assessment as an Improvement Tool:

We utilize innovative assessment tools to consistently achieve and enhance learning outcomes.

Interiority:

We regard interiority as a privileged space for seeking truth, fostering self-awareness, and developing critical thinking. It serves as a cornerstone for independence, individual thought, and responsible freedom.