Cooperative learning is a teaching strategy that enhances learning through student collaboration in small teams. To be successful, it requires team members to work together, engage with each other, and hold each other accountable. While it can improve learning as students teach each other, some students may not like working in groups and the strategy loses impact if overused. When implemented properly in classrooms, cooperative learning allows students to tutor peers, share ideas, create projects, and solve problems together to enhance the learning experience for all.

1. Cooperative Learning Instructional StrategyProject 1SLIS 5720-Summer 2011Andrea Garza

2. What is Cooperative Learning??A grouping strategy that enhances learning through student collaboration.

3. To be Successful the Strategy needs the following…Team members who are team playersInteractive engagement among studentsAccountability from individual and group membersReflection on personal learning

4. Advantages of Using the StrategyStudents help each other learn and encourage individual team members' success.We did it as a team!!!

5. Advantages of Using the StrategyThe group members work with others to gain knowledge from each other.

6. Advantages of Using the Strategy All content areas can be included in cooperative learning groups.Reading, Math, Science, History…

7. DisadvantagesSome Students may not want to work togetherThe strategy can loose its effectiveness if overusedGroups need to be kept small

8. IntegrationCooperative learning groups can be used in the classroom to engage in peer tutoring, communicate ideas, create work products, and enhance learning.

9. IntegrationStudents can work together to solve problems. Students can work together to prepare presentations on topics to present to the rest of the class.

10. Conclusion Cooperative learning is a teaching strategy that can be used to enhance a variety of learning experiences. The instructor should ensure that specific learning outcomes are accomplished.