RR 16

RR16: Identify the 5 different components of Cooperative Learning.Reading

Cooperative learning must contain these five components in order for it to be considered cooperative learning, otherwise it is considered just group work

The five components are PIGS Face:
Positive Interdependence
Individual and Group Accountability
Group Processing
Social Skills
Face to face interactions

Positive interdependence
When all students work together and contribute is essential for group success
Participation is structured with divided jobs or complimentary roles

Individual and Group Accountability 
The groups must be small, the individuals are still accounted and held responsible for tasks and learning

Group Processing 
Students learn how to achieve goals by working with one another and maintaining effective working relationships

Social Skills
With students working together they are also learning leadership, decision making, trust building, and conflict management skills

Face to face interactions
Students learn how to orally explain how to solve problem, teach each other, and discussion of what is being learned