Collaborative work experience in the continuous evaluation of econometric subjects: an analysis using impact evaluation techniques

This paper is based on teaching-learning methods focused on processes in which the student assumes responsibility for his own learning, based on real life learning situations and an active participatory methodology. Specifically, a collaborative work experience developed during the academic year 2013-2014 in the field of continuous evaluation is presented. The methodology is developed in the subject of econometrics II of the third degree in economics of the Faculty of Economics, Business and Tourism of the University of Alcalá. Students received active participation through the formation of working groups that voluntarily participated in a programmed delivery and presentation of an economic-business issue. This work requires a resolution, using econometric techniques raised during the course. This experience has a twofold objective: to improve the evaluation and implementation of collaborative learning techniques, in order to increase students' performance. This work is repeated twice during the quarter. The main results show that, in relation to other academic courses and similar subjects in difficulty and number of students, those with greater dedication and commitment to the subject achieve better academic results, as well as being pleased with the subject, and perception of its future professional utility as derived from their own opinions.