This presentation explains the benefits of cooperative learning, and what structures are needed in order for it to be successfully implemented in schools.

1. James Clark
EDU 620
January 14, 2018

2. Rationale for Strategy
• Cooperative learning helps to create a collaborative
classroom culture. When students engage in cooperative
learning they are practicing social skills and problem-solving
skills.

3. What does research say?
• Research by Johnson & Johnson (1989) indicates that cooperation,
compared with competitive and individualistic efforts, typically results
in the following:
• higher achievement and greater productivity
• more caring, supportive, and committed relationships,
• greater psychological, health, social competence, and self-esteem.

4. Benefits of Cooperative Learning
• Actively engages students in learning
• Students have multiple chances to contribute in a small
group
• Students are more likely to claim ownership of their learning

5. What should Cooperative Learning look
like?
• Learning should be active rather than passive
• Work should be evenly divided amongst all group members
• Students should be accountable for completing their own assigned
duties
• Students should know and understand the purpose of working
collaboratively

6. How can Cooperative Learning be
implemented?
• Creating a positive school community that focuses on collaboration
amongst all stakeholders
• Implement a behavior system, such as PBIS, so cooperative learning
can be easily managed
• Collaborate with teachers to develop a consistent set of expectations
for cooperative learning

7. References
• Johnson, D., & Johnson, R. (n.d.). Chapter 1. What Is Cooperative Learning?
Retrieved January 14, 2018, from
http://www.ascd.org/publications/books/194034/chapters/What-Is-Cooperative-
Learning%C2%A2.aspx
• Slavin, R. (n.d.). Making Cooperative Learning Powerful. Retrieved January 14,
2018, from http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-
leadership/oct14/vol72/num02/Making-Cooperative-Learning-Powerful.aspx