Model for Implementing Cooperative Learning in a Mathematics Classroom
Evans Atteh *
Department of Mathematics and ICT, Wiawso College of Education, Sefwi Wiawso, Ghana.
Augustine Boadi
Department of Mathematics and ICT, Wiawso College of Education, Sefwi Wiawso, Ghana.
Emmanuel Appoh Andam
Department of Mathematics, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
This paper identifies 5-step model that can be adopted or implemented by every mathematics teacher and various training settings to effectively move teaching and learning towards an active cooperative learning environment. This model is built upon existing ideas proposed over the years by scholars in education and best practices concerning effective teaching and learning environment which tends to equip teachers with very useful skills and guidelines for classroom instructions concerning cooperative learning approach. Consequently, this model can assist instructors to move teaching and learning towards an active cooperative learning environment which has been proven as more effective and enjoyable for teachers and students for learning.
Keywords: Cooperative learning, learning environment, cooperative learning model, mathematics classroom.