Preservice teachers' attitudes towards cooperative learning ın mathematics course
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2009
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Research on classroom cooperative learning techniques, in which students work in small groups and receive rewards or recognition based on their group performance, has been increasing in the past few years. This study aims to examine the attitudes of prospective teachers towards cooperative learning and its potential effects on teacher candidates through collecting data qualitatively via questionnaire and interview. The outcomes from the questionnaires formed the interview structure. The interviews were explored by content analysis. The findings of the study supports the utility of cooperative learning methods in general for increasing student achievement, positive race relations, mutual concern among students, student self-esteem, and other positive outcomes. Prospective teachers seem to have positive attitudes towards courses that integrated cooperative learning stages. © 2009.