Cooperative Learning
This is a group teaching approach used in school environments for adolescents who are vulnerable to collective pressure. The aim is to interrupt groupings between adolescents with delinquent tendencies and to promote educational activities and positive social skills training that lead to safe relationships.
The program is implemented by the teacher and follows five components:
1) Positive interdependence;
2) Individual accountability;
3) Mentoring in collaborative skills;
4) High levels of face-to-face interaction; and
5) Group process evaluation.