This document discusses cooperative learning techniques. It defines cooperative learning as a teaching strategy where small teams with students of varying abilities work together on learning activities. This creates an environment where students help each other learn and are responsible for their own and their teammates' understanding. The document outlines problems that can arise with cooperative learning like noise and lack of time or motivation. It then discusses the teacher's role in solving these problems and the importance, elements, classroom activities, advantages, and disadvantages of cooperative learning techniques.