8 central aspects

1. the teacher

1.1. observes groups

1.2. analyses problems with cooperation

1.3. gives feedback about how well cooperation is working

2. social competences required for cooperation are learnt directly

2.1. Leadership

2.2. Communication

2.3. Building trust

2.4. conflict management

3. aims of group members are

3.1. optimising the learning of each member

3.2. maintaining good work relationships

4. responsibility for progress is shared by all

5. group members share responsibility

5.1. to organise themselves

5.2. no formal group leader

6. positive dependence

7. individual responsibility

8. groups are heterogenous

8.1. skills

8.2. character