COOPERATIVE LEARNING
Instructional Models
Characterized by their task structure, goal structure,
and their reward structure.
Task Structure
The way lessons are organized and what students are
asked to do.
It involves whether the teacher is working with the
whole class or a small group.
Also, involves the type of work students are expected
to complete.
Goal Structure
The amount of interdependence required of students
as they perform their work.
Three types of goal structures: individualistic,
competitive, and cooperative.
Individualistic Goal Structure
Requires no interaction with others.
Competitive Goal Structure
Students can achieve their goal if other students fail
to achieve theirs.
Cooperative Goal Structure
Students can only achieve their goal with help from
other students.
Reward Structures
Also are individualistic, competitive, and cooperative.
The Students
Required to work together
 Coordinate with others
Be able to work by themselves
Work in teams to master goals
 Interact cross-cultural
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The lesson
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Begins with teacher presenting the goals and
motivating students
Teacher presents information
Students organize into teams
Students work together, with help of teacher, to
work to accomplish tasks
Presenting group’s end products
Recognize individual and group efforts