1. Cooperative Learning Classroom Instruction that Works Chapter 7: Cooperative Learning

2. Research & Theory on Cooperative Learning
One of the most popular instructional strategies in education
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Allow for rapid student promotion in elementary grades

3. Research shows that organizing students into cooperative groups yields a positive effect on overall learning. When applying cooperative learning strategies:
* keep groups small *don’t overuse this strategy *be systematic and consistent in your approach

4. Five Defining Elements
Group processing
Interpersonal and small group skills
Individual and group accountability
Face-to-face interaction
Positive interdependence

5. Defining Elements
Positive Interdependence A sense of sink or swim together
Face-to-face interaction = Helping each other learn, applauding success and efforts).
Individual and Group Accountability = Each of us has to contribute to the group achieving its goals.
Interpersonal & Small Group Skills = Communication, trust, leadership, decision making, and conflict resolution.
Group Processing = Reflecting on how well the team is functioning and how to function even better.