Monday, November 29, 2010

Co-operative Learning

Cooperative learning occurs when students work in small groups to help each other learn.  For my self personally, I find small group discussions help me to see things in different perspective; group work also help to me to remember facts when there is a discussions on the topic.  Cooperative learning emphasizes the social context of learning and the mutual construction of knowledge.  There are five components of cooperative learning.
1.Positive interdependence is dependent in the success of the whole group.  2.Positive face to face interactions helps to build on individuals team skills.  3.Interpersonal and small group interactions help students learn to take on specific roles in a group to ensure all tasks are done to complete project.
4.Individual accountability it is important to assess both the group and individuals so there is no slacking done by members of the group.
5.The last component is critical thinking this step includes taking a step back and thinking about what you learned in the group and reflecting on it in order to turn what you did into knowledge.

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