cooperative+learning

Cooperative (or collaborative) learning is also known as group work. There have been many psychologists that argue group work is essential for students development, while other argue that it is detrimental.

PROS: - Students learn to work with all types of people - Variety of responses from different students - Students learn to relate to their peers and leaders - Develop their social skills - Each member has a chance to contribute - There are more opportunities for personal feedback

CONS: - Some members of the group are responsible for other's learning - There is no critical thinking involved - Racial and Gender inequalities **__Gardner says that cooperative learning is not fair to students because during tests they are seperated and can not cooperate with other students they way they do in groups__**.