2. What is it?
Cooperative Learning is small-group learning. Small groups
of students work together on a common task.
3. Five Basic Elements
for Successful learning:
1. Positive Interdependence- Students feels responsible for their own effort.
2. Face-to-Face Interaction- Students support one another.
3. Individual and Group Accountability- Each student is responsible for doing their
own part and the group is accountable for meeting their goal.
4. Group Behaviors- Students learn to work with others.
5. Group Processing- Students analyze their own and the group’s ability to work
together.
4. Examples of Roles in the group:
Organizer - Provides overall structure
Recorder- Writes down important information
Timekeeper- Keeps the group on task and on time
Encourager- Models appropriate social skills
Spokesperson- Represents the groups work to the rest of the class
5. PROS VS. CONS
Active Participation
Challenge Other Students
Share Ideas
Increase Self-Esteem
Motivation
Ownership of Learning
Open Discussions
Releasing Control
Managing Noise
Resolving Conflicts
Assessing Student Learning
7. How can this be used in the
classroom?
Reading
Have students take turns reading
aloud.
Have students review books
together.
Writing
Have students brainstorm topics.
Have students write a “how-to”
paper.
Math
Have students practice problem-
solving.
Have students act out the
problem.
8. Why is it important?
When cooperative learning is implemented well, it encourages achievement, student
discussion, active learning, student confidence, and motivation.