co-operative learning in inclusive classrooms

This article is about how school psychologists can assist classroom teachers through advocating or supporting co-operative learning.

The article Helping to Implement Co-operative Learning begins by stating its usefulness for classrooms made up of students with vast differences is abilities. Instead 'It capitalizes on student variance by systematically using these differences to help students help each other. It is based on the demonstrated premise that if student interactions are properly structured, students can effectively instruct each other. p.310.' Four aspects of co-operative learning are highlighted; 1. knowing for one to succeed all need to succeed, 2. learning co-operation, 3. success is based on individual strengths not weaknesses, 4. responsibility. Strategies are group projects, jigsaw groups, peer tutoring and teams assisting individuals.

DOI: 10.1177/0143034390114009

1990; 11; 309

School Psychology International

Howard Margolis

Helping to Implement Co-Operative Learning

http://spi.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/11/4/309

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