Analysis of teaching strategies, supported in the use of ict, to promote the cooperative learning of the university student of the degree of pedagogy

Abstract

Currently, it is really important the achievement of the students self-acquired competences in higher education, specially Cooperative Learning, for the suitable academic and professional development, according to criteria of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA). Therefore, the aim of the current study is focused on analyzing the most innovative teaching strategies are able to promote cooperative learning in Higher Education. This study was designed with a mixed methods research, through statistical correlates and data evidence. The sample consisted of a total of 100 students from the Pedagogy Degree at the Faculty of Education Sciences of the University of Málaga (Spain). The instruments which were used for this research were questionnaire, focus group, observation and analysis of documents. The information was collected during two consecutive academic years, 2018-2019 and 2019-2020. The results showed solid evidence of the teaching-learning methods that promote Cooperative Learning in higher education, are those that demands the use of teaching strategies as interaction, social skills, group reflection, heterogeneity, responsibilities, personal involvement, and promote participation both in university classrooms and, specially, in university virtual platforms, as detailed throughout this paper. In conclusions, these innovate methodologies in university classrooms, supported on ICT, promote Cooperative Learning in Higher Education, which directly affects the academic, professional and personal student learning.