Students in small, self-instructing groups can support and increase each other s learning. Learning and social skills can be accelerated when students work in small groups with clearly stated goals. The teacher s role is to design the groups and monitor the groups process and product.
Groups are small, with membership changing throughout the year.
Criteria for student evaluation are clearly stated and data is collected. Student roles as group members evolve as social skills increase. Hertz-Lazarowitz, R. and N. Miller, editors. Interaction in Cooperative Groups . Johnson, D.W. and R. Johnson.