Influence of cooperative learning on decision-making, technical-tactical performance, and academic engagement among Physical Education students during basketball instruction.
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cooperative learning, Physical Education, basketball, decision-making, academic engagementAbstract
The aim of this study was to examine the effects of cooperative learning on decision-making, technical-tactical performance, and academic engagement among Physical Education students during basketball instruction in public schools in Ecuador. A quantitative approach was adopted using a quasi-experimental pretest–posttest design. The study involved 314 students (150 females and 164 males) from public schools located in the provinces of Manabí, Guayas, and Los Ríos. The pedagogical intervention was implemented through a basketball teaching unit based on cooperative learning principles, incorporating modified games, collaborative tactical problem-solving activities, and formative assessment strategies. Data were collected using observational rubrics to assess technical-tactical performance, game-based decision-making assessment instruments, and a questionnaire measuring students' academic engagement. The findings revealed statistically significant improvements across all three variables, with notable gains in decision-making, technical-tactical performance, and students' engagement in learning activities. Qualitative evidence further indicated enhanced cooperation, tactical communication, shared responsibility, and active participation throughout the instructional process. These findings suggest that cooperative learning is an effective pedagogical approach for promoting holistic sport learning while strengthening students' motor, cognitive, and socio-emotional competencies in basketball. Furthermore, the study provides empirical evidence supporting the implementation of active learning methodologies in Physical Education and offers practical guidance for the design of innovative teaching practices within the Ecuadorian educational context.Downloads
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