Constructive Approach: Cooperative Learning in Mathematics

The cooperative learning plays a significant role in the students’ learning in the classroom. A teacher of more advanced peer increases the level of support according to the students’ need for the desired learning outcome. It is based on the social context of developmental learning which takes place in the small or large group or social interactions and discussions until the successful completion of the task. The present study aims to discuss the definitions of cooperative learning and its meaning and types of cooperative learning, principles, and cooperation in the classroom. Also, discuss the John Dewey’s social environment for education, Bandura’s cognitive theory and Vygotsky’s theory for social learning in which zone of proximal development of students and types of cooperative learning approach, keys to successful group work such as classroom culture, nature of classroom and structure of the classroom. Moreover, discuss the teachers’ responsibilities in establishing cooperative learning and professional development.