Cooperative and collaborative classrooms have helped to increase student success and information retention. Both utilize student diversity. Students receive training in small group social skills. There is the belief that students already have the necessary social skills, and that they will build on their existing skills in order to reach their goals. Activities are structured with each student having a specific role.
Students organize and negotiate efforts themselves.
The teacher observes, listens and intervenes in a group when necessary The activity is not monitored by the instructor. When questions are directed towards the teacher, the teacher guides the students to the information needed. Students submit work at the end of class for evaluation. Students retain drafts to complete further work Students assess individual and group performance. Students assess individual and group performance.