Cooperative Learning is a teaching procedure that enhances both academic and social skills. It provides a platform for students to develop effective learning strategies.

•Inclusive strategy – everyone in the class is a member of a group and everybody participates in some way.

•Increases overall student involvement -‘on-task’ behaviour.

•Fosters teamwork and teaches ‘working together skills. Teamwork is an important life skill e.g., parenting, workplace ‘teams’.