Aprendizaje cooperativo y su incidencia en el desarrollo de habilidades sociales en estudiantes de educación general básica

Víctor Emilio Guapulema-Guaman; Jonathan Patricio Cárdenas-Benavides

Authors

Guapulema-Guaman Víctor Emilio Universidad Estatal de Bolívar, Dirección de Posgrado y Educación Continua, Maestría en Educación Básica. Guaranda, Ecuador. https://orcid.org/0009-0003-7464-4386
Cárdenas-Benavides Jonathan Patricio Universidad Estatal de Bolívar, Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación, Sociales, Filosóficas y Humanísticas. Guaranda, Ecuador. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9760-602X

Keywords:

cooperative learning, social skills, elementary education, positive interdependence, social-emotional development

Abstract

DOI: https://doi.org/10.46296/rc.v9i17.0409

ABSTRACT

This research aimed to analyze the impact of cooperative learning on the development of social skills in Elementary General Basic Education students at Ramón Barba Naranjo School, located in Latacunga, Ecuador. A quasi-experimental design with control and experimental groups (n = 60) was employed, complemented by qualitative techniques. Instruments included the Social Skills Questionnaire (α = .87), observation rubrics, and semi-structured teacher interviews. The intervention was implemented over 12 weeks using cooperative strategies (Jigsaw, Teams-Games-Tournament, and Team Learning). Results showed statistically significant differences between pretest and posttest in the experimental group for effective communication (t = 4.82, p < .001, d = 0.89), empathy (t = 3.96, p < .001, d = 0.73), and conflict resolution (t = 4.21, p < .001, d = 0.77). Qualitative analysis revealed improvements in group cohesion, motivation, and active participation. It is concluded that cooperative learning is an effective pedagogical strategy to enhance social skills, contributing to comprehensive student development.

Keywords: cooperative learning, social skills, elementary education, positive interdependence, social-emotional development.

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