Jigsaw Puzzle technique vs. traditional group work: academic performance and satisfaction of the university students

Authors

  • Noelia González-Gálvez Group for the Prevention of Injuries in Sport (PRELEDE), Facultad de Deporte, UCAM Universidad Católica de Murcia, Campus de los Jerónimos
  • Raquel Vaquero-Cristóbal Universidad Católica San Antonio (UCAM), España
  • Pablo Jorge Marcos-Pardo Department of Education, Faculty of Education Sciences, University of Almería

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12800/ccd.v18i58.2034

Abstract

 

In recent years, alternative learning methods as the Jigsaw Puzzle (JP) technique have grown in relevance to traditional teaching to promote the easier acquisition of competencies in Higher Education. The aim of the present research was to compare the academic performance and the degree of satisfaction of the students depending on whether the JP technique or traditional group work was used. The study involved students in the 2nd year of the Degree in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences (20.11±0.43 years). This group was divided in two to de-velop a workshop, and in each subgroup a different technique was applied. The grade obtained in the workshop by each student was evaluated, as well as the degree of satisfaction with the technique used. The JP group obtained a grade (p˂0.001) and satisfaction with the technique used (p = 0.023) higher than the traditional group work group. A correlation was found between the grade obtained in the workshop and the degree of satisfaction (CCI = 0.360) at a level of p = 0.004. In conclusion, the implementation of a one-off session based on the JP technique as opposed to the one-off teaching of the same subject with a traditional group work technique has certain advantages, such as better grades obtained by the students and greater satisfaction with the teaching-learning process.

Published

2023-12-26

How to Cite

González-Gálvez, N., Vaquero-Cristóbal, R., & Marcos-Pardo, P. J. (2023). Jigsaw Puzzle technique vs. traditional group work: academic performance and satisfaction of the university students. Cultura, Ciencia Y Deporte, 18(58). https://doi.org/10.12800/ccd.v18i58.2034

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