Cooperative Learning Teaching with Cooperative Learning The effective use of cooperative learning in the classroom is often built upon a four-step process. Use this article to place yourself on the pedagogical continuum by considering: • The types of activities you create • The layout of your classroom • The way students learn with you • How you prepare for class • How to make the most of your style • Pedagogy • Teachers who adhere to learner-centered classrooms are influenced strongly by constructivism. Learner-centered classrooms • Learner-centered classrooms focus primarily on individual students' learning. Curriculum-centered classrooms Curriculum-centered classrooms focus essentially on teaching the curriculum. Your view of learning, students' roles, and teachers' roles determine the method by which you