Comparison of Some Cooperative Learning Theory

Cooperative learning as a teaching strategy widely used and highly appreciated since introduced into China since the 1980s , has been vigorously promoting . Now in the new curriculum reform calling \This paper attempts a comparative study of several representative and influential cooperative learning theory and implementation of strategies designed to generalize their character and individuality , to help teachers better understand the connotation of cooperative learning , and thus better practice be applied. The paper is divided into seven parts : First, the basic principles of of Kagan cooperation structure , basic types and theoretical basis . Johnson cooperation of the basic principles of learning , teaching and theoretical basis . Slavin basic principles , the implementation of cooperative learning strategy and the theoretical basis . Fourth, a brief introduction Sharon cooperative learning theory and Cohen 's theory of cooperative learning . Five cooperative learning theory common to compare . To find common ground on the basis of a comparative analysis of various theories of these cooperative learning , which summarizes the connotation of cooperative learning . Sixth, the comparison between the theory of cooperative learning . Analysis of the characteristics of several cooperative learning theory , and be brief evaluation . Seven , on the basis of comparative research , a number of insights to the flexible use of cooperative learning in the classroom teaching to provide new ideas for the majority of primary and secondary school teachers .