COOPERATIVE LEARNING WITH THE COMPUTER

Lesson 13

Objectives

To discuss the different elements of cooperative learning with the use of computer.

To compare what are the advantages and disadvantages of cooperative learning using computer.

Defining Cooperative learning

is learning by small groups of students who work together in a common learning task.

Elements

Common goal InterdependenceInteractionIndividual accountabilitySocial skills

Advantages of cooperative learning

Encourages active learning, while motivating students

Increase academic performance

Promotes literacy and language skills

Improves teacher effectiveness

Disadvantages of cooperative learning

Students in the group are having conversations that has nothing to do with the lesson.

Students becoming impatient with others in the group ceasing to work cooperatively.

One bright students doing the most of the work.

Cooperative learning and the computer

Researches have made studies on the learning interaction between the students and the computer. The studies have great value since it has been a long standing fear that the computer may foster student learning in isolation that hinders the development of the students social skills.

Components of cooperative learning

Assigning students to mixed ability teams

Establishing positive interdependence

Teaching cooperative teaching skills.

Insuring individual accountability, and

Helping groups process information.