Cooperative learning is a teaching method that promotes student learning through small groups. It has 5 basic elements: positive interdependence, individual accountability, face-to-face interaction, interpersonal skills, and group processing. Using cooperative learning can help students develop communication skills, increase academic achievement and satisfaction, and enhance social skills and self-esteem. The document provides tips for implementing cooperative learning activities in the classroom.

1. Cooperative Learning Jamie Farnsworth, Karen Saxton & Nicole Teran

2. Why Use Cooperative Learning?1. Promote student learning and academic achievement 2. Help students develop skills in oral communication 3. Enhance student satisfaction with their learning experience 4. Increase student retention 5. Develop students' social skills 6. Promote student self-esteem

3. 5 Basic Elements

4. #1 PositiveInterdependenceSink or Swim Together

5. #2 Individual and Group AccountabilityKeep group size small

6. Give individual test

7. Randomly examine students orally

8. Observe each group

9. Have students teach what they learnNo Hitchhiking or Social Loafing

10. #3 Face to Face InteractionPromote Each Other’s Success

11. #4 Interpersonal and Small Group SkillsLeadership

12. Decision-making

13. Trust-building

14. Communication