Utilization of Cooperative Learning in Teaching Mathematics among the Grade II Pupils in Payapa Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Cooperation is working together to accomplish shared goals. Within cooperative situations, individuals seek outcomes that are beneficial to themselves and beneficial to all other group members. Cooperative learning is the instructional use of small groups so that students work together to maximize their own and each other's learning. This research aims on becoming more effective in the utilization of cooperative learning for a productive and meaningful teaching of Mathematics.

METHODS

The participants of this study were the 55 Grade II students who comprised 100% of the total Grade II population. Included also were the three (3) Grade II teachers. The survey technique through the use of questionnaires was employed in the study. The descriptive method of research was also utilized to assess the effectiveness of the teacher in utilizing the cooperative learning approach in teaching Mathematics.

RESULTS

The utilization of cooperative learning in teaching Mathematics and the execution of the lesson, contributed much in improving the teaching performance of the teachers and the development of Mathematics skills of the pupils. The teachers were very effective in terms of utilizing appropriate pedagogical approaches, teaching techniques, and the preparation and utilization of cooperative learning based on instructional materials. The result of the study became the basis for crafting a program which aimed to further improve the utilization of cooperative learning in teaching and learning.

DISCUSSIONS

Time management and lack of materials were the foremost difficulties met by the pupils. It was indicated that the teachers used Cooperative Learning to enhance pupils' participation at a very great extent. Relative to the effectiveness of cooperative learning on the pupils' academic performance and social and emotional development, one of the indicators cited that this strategy improved the participation and involvement of the pupils in a cooperative way which was proven very effective.