The Effects of Cooperative Learning on the Classroom Participation of Students Placed at Risk for Societal Failure

Abstract

A multiple baseline design across two subjects was used to determine the effectiveness of cooperative learning techniques on increasing student participation. The study was conducted on two male secondary students attending the upward bound pre-college program. Each student worked in small groups with specific roles, and two observers documented the amount of time each student participated during the cooperative learning activities. The results showed that cooperative learning techniques increased student’s participation.