As part of a group of professors from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Los Andes (ULA) in Mérida, Venezuela, the author initiated a transformation in teaching approaches, applying the 'Reproduction of an Environment of Innovation in the Classroom' (RAIS) strategy. This teaching-learning process involves students as co-participants in their learning, enhancing creativity, innovation, and collaborative work capacities. This approach is presented against a backdrop of high student dropout rates and declining performance throughout the curriculum. The authors believe that, in addition to deficiencies in basic pre-university preparation, a lack of motivation and self-confidence contributes significantly to this situation.