Cooperative Learning

Question 1

What is Cooperative Learning

Answer 1

Cooperative learning involves the instructional use of small groups so students work together to maximize their own and each other learning

Question 2

What is required from Cooperative learning

Answer 2

Everyone participates and is needed in order to suceed

Question 3

Benefits of Cooperative Learning

Answer 3

Positively influences critical thinking
Helps improve social behavior.
Helps improve Self esteem
Helps Conflict resolution
Positively improves achievement retention motivation and time on task

Question 4

What are necessary elements of cooperative learning

Answer 4

Positive Interdependence
Individual Accountability
Interpersonal and Small Group Skills

Question 5

Positive interdependence

Answer 5

Assignment of mutual group goals

Division of task, materials and resources of materials

Question 6

How do students need to sit

Answer 6

Sit close to one another and face each other to exchange ideas and information

Question 7

Individual Accountability

Answer 7

Assign students to do their work first and then bring it to the group.
Grade one paper out of the group.
Assign group roles

Question 8

Interpersonal and Small Group Skills

Answer 8

Leadership,decision-making,trust building, communication, conflict management

Question 9

Skills used by groups

Answer 9

Everyone contributes, helps, listens to others, encourages participation by all group , praises helpful actions and ideas

Question 10

Group Processing

Answer 10

Groups need time to evaluate their achievement level and their working relationship

Question 11

Group structure and organization

Answer 11

Informal- Group that last for one discussion or class period

Formal- Lasts for several classes

Base Groups- Long term, stable membership