Causas y Aportes del Humanismo
Causas y Aportes del Humanismo
The session's structure supports cross-disciplinary learning by integrating history, art, philosophy, and sociology. It prompts students to critically analyze how humanism and the Renaissance affected varied domains of human life, fostering critical thinking as they draw connections across disciplines, evaluate influences, and synthesize information creatively .
The session uses audiovisual aids by showing videos about the beginnings of the Modern Age and characteristics of humanism and the Renaissance. This multimedia approach engages students actively, allowing them to note key ideas and participate in discussions, enhancing their comprehension and retention through varied learning modalities .
The 'Hombre de Vitrubio' serves as an introduction to the human-centered perspective that emerged during the Modern Age, contrasting with the Middle Ages' focus on religion and the divine. By discussing the importance of the human-centric view embodied in da Vinci's work, students critically assess how intellectual shifts of the time placed humans at the center of inquiry and exploration .
Metacognition is included to help students reflect on their learning processes, evaluate how they engaged with the material, identify strategies that helped them overcome challenges, and understand the worth of their newly acquired knowledge. It fosters self-awareness and cognitive control, encouraging students to become more effective learners by thinking about how and why they learn .
Identifying persistent characteristics encourages students to link historical concepts to modern contexts, recognizing the lasting influence of these movements on contemporary culture, thought, and values. It helps contextualize history as a continuous narrative influencing current ideologies and societal norms .
The session reflects a rights-based educational approach by emphasizing respect for others' rights and recognizing responsibilities. It encourages students to practice these values actively, creating a classroom environment based on mutual respect and collaboration, essential for fostering inclusive societies and holistic education .
The session employs several strategies, such as forming groups to analyze specific themes via sourced materials, both written and audiovisual. Students create organizers for characteristics and contributes to structured diagrams for understanding contributions, presenting their findings to peers for reinforcement, and engaging in metacognitive activities for reflection .
The Modern Age was marked by significant changes, including the rise of nation-states and centralized political power, moving away from feudal systems. Social structures shifted with a decline in the absolute authority of the church, encouraging individualism and secularism. Economically, there was a move towards capitalism and global trade, while culturally, there was a resurgence of art, science, and human-centered philosophy as observed in the Renaissance and humanism movements .
The session encourages autonomous learning by asking students to manage their learning objectives strategically. It includes activities such as personal explanation of concepts, group work, and the synthesis of information from both written and audiovisual sources. Students are expected to organize and present their findings creatively, facilitating self-directed exploration and comprehension .
The main objectives of the 'A new way of thinking' learning session are to interpret diverse sources critically, explain historical processes, and assess the influence of humanism on human thought by classifying its causes and consequences. These are assessed using a checklist, ensuring that students identify the characteristics and contributions of humanism and the Renaissance, and organize these elements in creative formats such as organizers and charts .


