Cooperative learning and citizenship skills in the Physical Education class in a rural school.

Abstract

This research makes a description of the use of a methodology based on cooperative learning that generates an impact on the learning environment of the Physical Education class in the rural school; The research describes the design, planning and application of pedagogical strategies and activities in the Physical Education class where different elements such as reflection, teamwork and the construction of knowledge with others intervene. For this research, the use of pedagogical strategies was established in the Physical Education class that allow students to establish roles as participant-protagonist of the teaching and learning process. The cooperative learning methodology allows the student not only to interact with their group and acquire conceptual knowledge, but also to face different social problems typical of teamwork, which in turn have a direct impact on the appropriation, understanding and application of the knowledge of practical way. This study yielded concrete results on three aspects of cooperative learning, analyzing positive interdependence, collaboration skills, and promoting interaction of students. An action research process is used, where pedagogical innovation and data collection instruments allowed evaluating the benefits and limitations of the methodology, instruments such as the observation or reflection diary, interviews and observation matrices were used.