Cooperative learning : review of research and practice

• Published in: The Australian journal of teacher education Vol. 41; no. 3; pp. 39 - 54
• Main Author: Gillies, Robyn
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Edith Cowan University 01.01.2016
• Subjects: Case studies; Cooperative Learning; Educational practices; Educational Research; Grade 6; Group Activities; Group Dynamics; Higher education; Learning processes; Literature reviews; Postsecondary education; Secondary education; Small groups; Socialization; Student attitudes; Student Role; Success; Teacher attitudes; Teacher Role; Teaching Methods; Teaching process; Theory practice relationship; Vignettes; Australia

Cooperative learning is widely recognised as a pedagogical practice that promotes socialisation and learning among students from pre-school through to tertiary level and across different subject domains. It involves students working together to achieve common goals or complete group tasks - goals an...