Cooperative Learning has been recommended and mandated as the most useful teaching and learning method by the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training in Tanzania. Perhaps, operating in consistence with the challenges of learner-centred education, the ministry came out with the Teacher Education Programme (TEP) as a professional support to college tutors. Most instructors of teachers colleges in Tanzania have taken the TEP which emphasizes the learner- centred ideology; a paradigm shift away from the traditional teacher-centred education. Capitalizing on quantitative and qualitatative data, this paper makes a critical reflection on the learning experiences through cooperative teaching methods in Tanzania primary schools. The paper is divided into five parts. The first part examines cooperative learning as a learner- centred activity. The second part explores both the roles of teachers and students in a cooperative teaching and learning setting. The third part highlights the measured learning effects through cooperative teaching methods. The fourth part is the author‟s reflections on his learning experiences through Cooperative Learning and Teaching Methods. The fifth part is a conclusion of the paper.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Cooperative Learning: a learner-centred activity
- Roles of a teacher and Students in Cooperative Learning and Teaching
- Measured Learning Effects
- Reflections on my Learning Experiences through Cooperative Learning and Teaching Methods
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to critically analyze the learning experiences through cooperative teaching methods in Tanzania primary schools. It uses quantitative and qualitative data to explore the effectiveness of cooperative learning within the context of Tanzanian education. The paper examines the learner-centered nature of cooperative learning, the roles of teachers and students in this setting, and the measured learning effects of cooperative teaching methods.
- Cooperative Learning as a Learner-Centered Activity
- Roles of Teachers and Students in Cooperative Teaching and Learning
- Measured Learning Effects of Cooperative Teaching Methods
- The Importance of Teacher Training and School Support
- Challenges and Opportunities for Cooperative Learning in Tanzanian Primary Schools
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This section provides a brief overview of the paper's focus, highlighting the importance of cooperative learning in Tanzania's educational system and the context of the Teacher Education Programme (TEP).
- Cooperative Learning: a learner-centred activity: This section explores the theoretical foundations of cooperative learning, drawing upon the works of Lev Vygotsky and other researchers. It emphasizes the importance of interaction, peer discourse, and the role of the teacher in guiding cooperative activities.
- Roles of a teacher and Students in Cooperative Learning and Teaching: This section focuses on the specific roles of both teachers and students in the cooperative learning environment. It discusses the importance of teacher training, classroom management, and student grouping strategies to ensure effective implementation.
- Measured Learning Effects: This section examines the research findings on the effectiveness of cooperative learning. It explores both the potential benefits and challenges associated with the method, drawing upon various studies conducted in Tanzania and beyond.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This paper examines key concepts like cooperative learning, learner-centered education, teacher education, classroom management, student interaction, measured learning effects, and the Tanzanian educational context. It focuses on the implementation of cooperative learning methods in primary schools and the challenges and opportunities associated with this approach. The research findings, as well as the author's personal reflections, contribute to the ongoing discussion on the role of cooperative learning in promoting effective and engaging learning environments.
- Quote paper
- Iramba Iramba (Author), 2012, Learning experiences through coperative learning and teaching methods, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/207111
