Chapter 2: Cooperative teaching and learning in classrooms
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https://doi.org/10.38140/obp1-2024-02Keywords:
Collaborative teaching, cooperative classroom techniques, effective learningAbstract
Chapter 2, titled "Cooperative Teaching and Learning in Classrooms," explores the concept of cooperative teaching and learning. The chapter emphasises that effective learning hinges on cooperative teaching, where various educational stakeholders collaborate to achieve optimal outcomes in teaching and learning. Through cooperative learning, it is recognised that an individual cannot effectively engage in learning and teaching alone; instead, peers, parents, and teachers play significant roles. It is crucial for a teacher to understand that collaboration with various educational stakeholders is essential for the academic performance and well-being of any society. In this chapter, we demonstrate how to navigate a cooperative teaching and learning environment, as well as outline the advantages and disadvantages of cooperative teaching and learning. Let us begin by clarifying what cooperative teaching entails within the classroom.
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