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3. The Interaction Between the Teaching Methods and the
Students’ Self- Esteem
The aims of cooperative learning will lead

students to be active, either in discussing, questioning,

seeking answer, explaining and also listening to the material

described by a friend in their group. This strategy is organized

and highly structured; by its structure it will avoid the

problem of letting the smart students in the group do the work

while the other students get a free ride.

The literature also shows that students who work together

will develop social skills and have an understanding

of multiculturalism and group organizational development.

They learn to solve the problem, negotiate, and be kind to each

other not only by imitating but by taking an active part in their

learning.

The inter-group relationships, the acceptance of diversity and

the appreciation for peer contributions build self- esteem and

the commitment to the common good. In addition, frequent

opportunities to engage in peer and self-evaluation give students

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