International Journal of Social Science Research (IJSSR)

Cooperative Learning: The Foundation for Interactive Classroom

Cooperative learning is an innovative teaching strategy, in which the students collaborate in small groups to accomplish shared academic and social objectives. The paper specifically examines two prominent techniques: Jigsaw, a method that promotes expert knowledge and shared learning, and Student Teams Achievement Divisions (STAD), which focuses on individual improvement within heterogeneous groups. Cooperative learning methods like Jigsaw, Student Teams-Achievement Divisions (STAD), Think-Pair-Share (TPS), and Group Investigation (GI) shift classrooms from teacher-centered to student-centered environments. This paper also covers possible drawbacks, though, like uneven involvement and management difficulties. In conclusion, if possible, hazards are proactively controlled, the effective incorporation of cooperative learning, especially through structured models like Jigsaw and STAD presents a formidable tool for cultivating collaborative abilities and enhancing student outcomes. Key Words: Cooperative Learning, Interactive Classroom, Jigsaw, STAD, TPS.