There is persuasive evidence that cooperative teams achieve at higher levels of thought and retain information
longer than learners who work quietly as individuals ( . Further evidence comes
from Samuel The shared learning gives learners an opportunity to engage in discussion,
take responsibility for their own learning, and thus become critical thinkers. Proponents of CL claim that the activeexchange of ideas within small groups not only increases interest among the participants but also promotes critical
thinking (Gokhale, A.A., 1995).
This paper attempts to give a concept of CL, to bring the fundamental elements of a learning in collaboration
setting while describes the benefits which follow this mode of learning.