Cooperative Learning in action: From the COOPERA Project to COOPERA 360

Abstract

This article aims to analyze the impact of the implementation of the Coopera Escola+ Project (21I23 and 23I24), developed with teachers and students from different regions and educational levels, based on the active methodology of Cooperative Learning (CL). Integrated into the national strategy Recovering by Including through Cooperative Learning, under the axis “Teaching and Learning”, the project sought to improve the quality of learning by empowering teachers to apply CL in diverse educational contexts.

The research followed a qualitative and quantitative approach, based on the analysis of data collected through continuous monitoring, reflective records, and formative assessment tools used in the Professional Cooperative Learning Communities (CCAP) workshops, held during the 2022/23 and 2023/24 academic years. These workshops were aligned with the principles of the Recovering by Including through Cooperative Learning Roadmap, promoting spaces for sharing, professional development, and pedagogical innovation.

The results highlight participants’ interest in updating pedagogical practices, deepening their knowledge of CL, and strengthening peer collaboration. Finally, the article presents the integration of the project into initial and continuing teacher education at the INSTITUTION, within various curricular units. Now extended to all educational levels under the designation Coopera 360, this approach aims to foster more cooperative, inclusive, bold, and innovative learning environments.