Cooperative learning, also called collaborative learning, occurs whenever students interact in pairs or groups to share knowledge, complete assignments, and accomplish goals. Cooperative learning is NOT: having students sit side by side as they do their work having students who finish first help slower students one student completing the work and others putting their name on it The benefits Fosters: positive interdependence group & individual accountability social skills critical thinking Suggested Activities Jigsaw Think-Pair-Share Brainstorming Three-Minute Review Interview TEACHER’S ROLE Start of Class: During Activity: At completion: After class: Share your opinions……