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3. Features of Cooperative Learning

Both the Johnsons and the Kagan’s have developed

criteria and principles for cooperative learning. The Johnson

and Johnson model identifies five criteria that delineate true

cooperative learning groups.

They specify the decisive factors for cooperative

learning as positive interdependence, individual

accountability, engaging interaction, group processing, and

development of small- group interpersonal skills. Emphasis is

placed on group processing, or reflection of the team’s ability to

function, and the development of small-group interpersonal

skills.

Table 2.1. An Explanation of the Criteria of Cooperative
Learning Set Forth by Johnson and Johnson

Criteria Explanation

Positive Team members understand that must rely on one another to
interdependence accomplish the assigned goal. The learners need each other
for support, clarification, and guidance. If any team
members fail to do their part, everyone will experience the
consequences.
Individual The performance of each group member is evaluated.
accountability Therefore, each member is responsible for doing his or her
share of the work, achieving the group goals, and mastering
of all of the material to be learned.

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