Cooperative learning: overview of scientific research published in Sciencedirect in the períod 1965-2017

Abstract

Abstract: This study analyzes the scientific production found in Sciencedirect (Scopus) related to cooperative learning in the period 1965 to 2017. An exploratory-descriptive study where bibliometric indicators were taken into account. 1 057 publications were registered, with growth in recent years. Variability in scientific production was identified for years, 2013 and 2015 are the ones with the highest productivity. 277 journals covered the visibility of this topic, the map of descriptors most approached in published research is shown. Scientific production cannot be consolidated based on the level of productivity of authors.