task with their new partner. 6.
Timed Pair Share : In pairs, students share with a partner for a
predetermined time while the partner listens. Then partner switch roles.
d. Major Benefits of Cooperative Learning
Cooperative Learning has been championed by many advocates Terwel in Gillies et al. Ed. 2003 There is no doubt if there are so many
positive dimensions of cooperative learning that contributes to the academic and social gains.
In Kagan Cooperative learning, Kagan 2009 describes that the students taught with cooperative learning have a more enjoyable learning
experience and are motivated to continue learning beyond school, especially from and with others. Cooperative learning helps students construct meaning
and make learning more relevant in order to solve the problems related to the learning that is soon forgotten. While in social gains, Cooperative Learning
gives many positive benefits such as helps students become more helpful, caring, and better prepared to serve our aging population, have a higher self-
esteem and prepared for the workplace. Not only higher self-esteem, Cooperative Learning also promotes higher-order thinking, complex learning
and self-regulated learning by in dividual learners when working on their own King, 2007 in Gillies, 2007.
Karrie A. Jones and Jennifer L. Jones 2008 also agree with the previous statement by arguing that the major benefits of cooperative learning
fall into two categories: academic benefit and social-emotional benefit. Concerning academic achievement at the post-secondary level
provides the unique the opportunity to examine the effects of cooperative learning on a population of students who are largely self-motivated and self-
directed learners. These students have learned to work and succeed in variety of instructional setting throughout their schooling careers. The effect of
cooperative learning on achievement are strongly mediated by the
cohesiveness of the group, in essence that the students will help one another learn because they care about one another and want one another to succeed
Slavin, 1995. The interaction among children around appropriate tasks increases their mastery of critical concepts Damon, 1984 in Slavin, 1995.
While the social-emotional benefits of this strategy are quoted below. Sociability-demonstrates
understanding, friendliness,
adaptability, empathy.
Self-management-assesses self accrately, sets personal goals, monitors progress and exhibits self-control.
Ability to participates as member of a team-contributes to group effort. Ability to exercises leadership- communicates ideas to justify position,
persuades and
convinces others,
responsibly challenges
existing procedures and policies.
Ability to work with diversity- works well with students from diverse backgrounds.
In addition to promoting social skills, Williams in Jones and Jones 2008 states that cooperative learning also enhance personal competencies of
self-reflection and accurate self-assessment. By working closely with others students, learners can evaluate their own strengths and weaknesses, utilizing
the diversity of the group to accomplish their mutual goal. By considering how well the group worked together, the effectiveness of social skills used as
well as the creation of goals for further growth, cooperative learning encourages students to become reflective practitioners and strive for
continuous improvement.
e. The Implementation of Cooperative Learning
