Cooperative

Learning With The

Computer
 Objectives
 Defining Cooperative Learning
 5 Elements of Cooperative Learning
 Advantages of Cooperative Learning
 Disadvantages of cooperative learning
 Cooperative Learning and the Computer
 Components of Cooperative Learning
Objectives

 To discuss the different elements of

cooperative learning with the use
of computer.
 To compare what are the advantages and
disadvantages of cooperative learning
using computer.
Defining Cooperative Learning

Cooperative or Collaborative Learning is

learning by small groups of students who work
together in a common learning task. It is also
called Group Learning.
5 Elements are needed to be truly cooperative
learning:

 A common goal
 Interdependence
 Interaction
 Individual accountability
 Social skills
Advantages of Cooperative
Learning
1. Encourages active learning,
while motivating students.
Advantages of Cooperative Learning

2. Increases academic performance.

 Advantages of Cooperative Learning

3. Promotes literacy and language skills.

Advantages of Cooperative Learning

4. Improves teacher’s effectiveness.

Advantages of Cooperative Learning
In addition, there are studies which show
that cooperative learning enhances:

 Personal and social development

among students.
 Self- esteem
 Social relations between racially and
culturally different students.
Disadvantages of cooperative
learning
 Students in the group are having a
conversation that has nothing to do with the
lesson.
 Students becoming impatient with others in
the group ceasing to work cooperatively.
 One bright student doing the most of the
work.
COOPERATIVE LEARNING AND THE
COMPUTER

Based on a study conducted, researchers

agree that the computer is a natural learning
vehicle for cooperative (at times called
promotive learning).
COOPERATIVE LEARNING AND THE
COMPUTER

Thus, it shows that when students work

with computers in groups, they cluster and
interact with each other for advice and
mutual help.
COOPERATIVE LEARNING AND THE
COMPUTER

Moreover, given the option to work

individually or in group, students
generally wish to awork together
the in
computer- based and non-computer-based
activities.
COOPERATIVE LEARNING AND
THE COMPUTER

Reflecting on this, psychologists think the

computer nurtures this positive social
behavior because it has a display monitor –
where they look something in common.
Components of cooperative learning
Educators are still careful about the
computer’s role in cooperative learning. Thus
they pose the position that use of
the
computers learning.
cooperative do not automatically resul in
t
Components of cooperative learning
There therefore assign the teacher
several tasks in order to ensure collaborative
learning. These are:

 Assigning students to mixed-ability teams

 Establishing positive interdependence
 Teaching cooperative social skills
 Insuring individual accountability, and
 Helping groups process information
Components of cooperative
learning
These are in addition to assigning a
common work goal in which each member of
the group will realize that their group will not
succeed unless everyone contributes to the
groups’ success.
Components of cooperative
learning
It is also important for the teacher limits
learning group (six is the ideal
clusters
number in ain group)
involvement thinkingsoand
there can be closer
learning.
“We all do better when we work together. Our
differences do matter, but our common
humanity matters more.”
― Bill Clinton
Prepared by:
Jemar
M. Gay
April Nove C. Gorgonio
Alda C. Monteciano
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