Cooperative Learning through a Reflective Lens - George M. Jacobs
Eight Principles of Cooperative Learning
Cooperative Learning through a Reflective Lens - George M. Jacobs
George M. Jacobs [+]
Educational consultant, Singapore
Anita Lie [+]
Widya Mandala Surabaya Catholic University, Indonesia
Siti Mina Tamah [+]
Widya Mandala Surabaya Catholic University, Indonesia.
Description
This chapter centers on eight principles of cooperative learning. Different educators have different lists of cooperative learning principles. Probably these differences flow from a matter of emphasis. We are in no way competing with these esteemed educators. Our principles resulted from our reflections on our own experiences, and this book is designed, based on Farrell’s, the series editor, template, to enable you to develop your own principles. We want to stress that the various lists of cooperative learning principles are MUCH more similar to each other than different from each other, and there is no need to stress about the differences. Instead, we recommend that teachers focus on what works for their students in their particular contexts, in the midst of a world in which, as the saying goes, “The only thing permanent is change.” The list below contains eight cooperative learning principles highlighted in this book. a. Positive interdependence b. Individual accountability c. Equal opportunity to participate d. Maximum peer interactions e. Group autonomy f. Heterogeneous grouping g. Teaching cooperative skills h. Cooperation as a value