Five Basic Elements of Cooperative Learning

              There are five fundamental elements involved in cooperative learning. In fact, these five elements distinguish cooperative learning from other forms of group learning. These elements can be thought of as pieces in a puzzle. When all of these elements are present in a learning situation, the result is a cooperative learning group. The five basic elements of cooperative learning are:



o Positive interdependence
o Individual and group accountability
o Interpersonal and small group skills
o Face-to-face promotive interaction
o Group processing
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