Abstract

Introduction: The problem addressed in this article refers to the insufficient level of active participation by students, which has been evident in the international context in the field of higher education. Objective: To place this issue in the Chilean national context, investigating the levels of active participation present in a sample of third-year students studying special education at the Catholic University of the Most Holy Conception. Methodology: To achieve the proposed goal, the "Class Participation Factors Questionnaire" was administered, and systematic observation and interviews with teachers were conducted. Results: The results revealed the presence of a mixed teaching methodology among teachers, as well as a lack of knowledge among students and a positive self-perception of participation. Conclusions: It was concluded that there is a need to improve the factors linked to active participation, as the results obtained reveal areas for improvement in this regard.