Cooperative Learning

1. Interpersonal and Small-Group Skills

1.1. Skills taught for effective communication

1.2. Skills taught for effective cooperation

1.2.1. Leadership

1.2.2. Decision-making

1.2.3. Trust-building

1.2.4. Communication

1.2.5. Conflict-management skills

2. Group Processing

2.1. Group must assess their effectiveness and make changes accordingly

3. Positive Interdependence

3.1. Each group member is fully engaged in their group work

3.2. Each group member has specific role

4. Face -to-Face Promotive Interaction

4.1. Group members assist each other in understanding

4.2. Group members encourage each other's success

5. Individual Accountability/ Personal Responsibility

5.1. Each group member must master the content being studied

5.2. Each group member is accountable for their own learning within the group