Cooperative learning
Cooperative learning is a technique by which students assist each other in the learning process acting as partners with the teacher and with each in order to learn the course material. It is a teaching strategy involving children's participation in small group learning activities that promote positive interaction. Cooperative learning techniques are designed so that no one can coast on the work of others. Each individual is assessed on their individual contribution to the group effort.
Cooperative learning has a lot of advantages. It helps students feel successful at every academic level. In Cooperative learning teams, low-achieving students can make contributions to a group and experience success, and all students can increase their understanding of ideas by explaining them to others.
Cooperative learning increases students motivation by providing peer support. As part of a learning team, students can achieve success by working well with others. Students are also encouraged to learn material in greater depth than they might otherwise have done, and to think of creative ways convince the teacher that they have mastered the required material. Cooperative learning has also been shown to improve relationships among students from different ethic backgrounds.
Put in your mind:
- It takes time.
- Small group (3-4) work together.
- Specific roles: reader, reporter, checker, encourager, leader, secretary….etc.
- Students participate equally.
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