Perceptions and Knowledge of Cooperative Learning in Education Students: Validation of an Instrument for Identification

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https://doi.org/10.31637/epsir-2025-1582

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cooperative learning, university, teamwork, questionnaire, validation, cooperation, teaching innovation, competencies

Abstract

Introduction: The most important methodological transformation that needs to be brought about in university contexts is to move away from the central role traditionally played by the teacher and what he or she teaches, and to place the students and their learning as the main subject of the whole educational process. This requires knowing and interpreting their perceptions and prior knowledge, in this case about cooperative learning. Method: To this end, we present an instrument and set as an objective its validation (as a step prior to its application) that informs on the degree of prior knowledge and perceptions on the part of students studying degrees related to education, around a methodology considered to be active, such as cooperative learning. Six educational experts from the University of Vic and the University of the Basque Country/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea took part in this validation. Results: The results obtained suggest some changes in the questionnaire in terms of clarity, relevance, coherence and sufficiency of the questions, as well as the perceived usefulness of the questionnaire. Conclusion: Therefore, we conclude that it is necessary to adapt and adjust its approach to inclusive education, ensuring accessibility and relevance in a context of student diversity, taking into account their needs and contexts.

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Author Biographies

Gemma Riera Romero, University of Vic - Central University of Catalonia

Professor of the Department of Psychology at the UVIC-UCC. PhD in Pedagogy. I am a member of the Research Group on Attention to Diversity (GRAD) in which I lead the research line: “Cooperative learning, group cohesion, classroom climate, ICT and improvement of educational practices”. I have extensive experience in teaching, continuing education and advising teachers and professors on attention to diversity, inclusive education and cooperative learning. Currently, I am also a trainer at the CIFE of the University of Vic, and I have participated in different competitive and non-competitive research. I have made contributions in different congresses and conferences, as well as research stays in national and international universities.

Estibaliz Amenabarro Iraola, University of the Basque Country

PhD. in Pedagogy and professor in the Department of Educational Sciences at the University of the Basque Country/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea in the area of Theory and History of Education. I teach in the Degrees of Pedagogy and Social Education. I participate in several competitive and non-competitive research projects and I belong to the research group Inkluni (Inclusive Inclusion for educational transformation and social improvement), I am currently working on the research line: “The social-health-educational network: consolidating a collaborative culture to respond to the needs of people in the school stage with rare diseases and their families”.

Nere Amenabar Perurena, University of the Basque Country

PhD. in Pedagogy and professor and researcher at the Department of Didactics and School Organization of the Faculty of Education, Philosophy and Anthropology of the University of the Basque Country/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea. I have taught in the Early Childhood Education and Primary Education Degrees. I participate in several competitive and non-competitive research projects and I am a member of the UNESCO Chair of Communication and Educational Values. I have made contributions to various conferences and seminars, as well as research stays in national and international universities, at the University of Nevada (USA) and the University of Urbino (Italy).

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2025-02-17

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Riera Romero, G., Amenabarro Iraola, E., & Amenabar Perurena, N. (2025). Perceptions and Knowledge of Cooperative Learning in Education Students: Validation of an Instrument for Identification. European Public & Social Innovation Review, 10, 1–21. https://doi.org/10.31637/epsir-2025-1582

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