Cooperative Learning
Constructivists argue that cooperative learning and cooperative problem solving groups facilitate generative learning. Working in peer groups helps students refine their knowledge through argumentation, structured controversy. and reciprocal teaching. In addition, students are more willing to take on the additional risk required to tackle complex. ill-structured. authentic problems when they have the support of others in the cooperative group. Related. cooperative learning and cooperative problem solving groups also address students’ need for scaffolding during unfamiliar teaming and problem solving activities: in other words, with the support of others in the group, students are more likely to achieve goals they may not have been able to meet on their own.