Cooperative+learning

__Cooperative learning__ - is a teaching strategy in which students work in groups and aid each other with their work

​ __Pros of coooperative learning__ __Cons of cooperative learning__
 * promotes student learning and academic achievement
 * increases student retention
 * enhances student satisfaction with their learning experience
 * helps students develop skills in oral communication
 * develops students' social skills
 * promotes student self-esteem
 * helps to promote positive race relations
 * Some students do more then others
 * Certain students may slow down other group members
 * students waste time sharing ideas
 * May cause a negative impact on grades
 * May cause conflicts
 * Students may share wrong info
 * Teachers dont teach

__Gardener's criticism of cooperative learning__ - Gardner believs that it is hypocritical of teachers to expect students to work in groups in class but individualy during exams