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#: 212503192 ******************************************************************** Annotated Bibliography on: Cooperative Learning

1- Stenley,J (2003)Sprogforum nummer 25,2003.Cooperative Learning in Foreign Language Teaching This paper examines cooperative based on Kagans point of view. Talks about the structural approach, its objectives, principles & the variety of flexible categories & structures that differ to suit the teachers goals. Mentions the four basic principles that make these categories cooperative. Also, describes how cooperative learning can contribute to attaining better language results in FL teaching. Finally, it focuses on the different components of communicative competence that cooperative learning utilize in students. ******************************************************************************* 2- ERIC Digest. ERIC Clearinghouse for social studies/social science education. The Essential Elements of Cooperative Learning in the Classroom This digest defines cooperative learning. Highlights the main benefits of cooperative learning. Differentiates between cooperative leaning and traditional teaching on one hand, and between ordinary group tasks and cooperative learning groups on the other hand. Summarizes the most important elements that needed to be taken into consideration when conducting cooperative learning in the classroom. ******************************************************************************** 3- Malhoff,S. Previously published in Radiologic Technology,65,265-267,(1994) (2003). Cooperative Learning is Active Learning It defines cooperative learning in terms of six procedural elements: intentional Group Formation; Interdependence among Group Members; Individual Accountability; Development of Social skills; and Instructor as Facilitator. ******************************************************************************** 4- Sapon-Shevin,M / Ayres,B & Duncan,J. (1992) Cooperative Learning and Inclusion This chapter addresses the principles of planning for, implementing, & evaluating cooperative learning within inclusive classrooms that serve all students within a common framework. Presents the three beliefs about cooperative learning: it benefits all types of learners, promotes teachers collaboration & is part of comprehensive school reform. It explores the basic principles required for successful implementation of cooperative learning: establishing a cooperative classroom ethic, designing a multilevel & multimodal content that suit all learners with different disabilities or gifts, creating a heterogeneous groups & using different structures of participation. Finally, it stresses on the importance of developing different methods of evaluation for both the content & the process. ******************************************************************************** 5- Johnson, RT & Johnson, DW. An overview of Cooperative Learning It defines cooperative learning, describes its key elements, summarizes current research findings , and proposes how best to apply the beliefs and principles underlying cooperative learning.