Development of communicative skills through cooperative learning in Morphophysiology

Abstract

Introduction: Higher medical education faces the challenge of training more comprehensive professionals, equipped with knowledge and attitudes to provide effective care in health practice, especially with regard to human aspects. 

Objective: To describe the results of the implementation of the cooperative learning strategy in the development of communication skills in Morphophysiology classes of the Bachelor's Degree in Health Rehabilitation.

Methods: A descriptive study with a qualitative and quantitative approach was carried out in the Faculty of Health Technology. We worked with a sample of 22 first year students of the Rehabilitation career during the first semester of the academic year 2022. Theoretical, empirical and statistical-mathematical methods were used to process the information.

Results: Students were satisfied with the implementation of the cooperative learning strategy for the development of communication skills in Morphophysiology classes. Group interaction fostered the exchange and mutual enrichment in concepts and empathy, valuing each team member as an essential element to achieve a common goal.

Conclusions: The implementation of cooperative learning was transformed into a social experience that allowed students to participate actively, collaborate as a team, and foster their independent and self-directed learning. This methodology facilitated the development of essential professional skills, such as dialogic communication, based on the exchange of ideas and mutual respect.