Underpinning Theories of Cooperative
Learning Approach in Learning Mathematics

Mukunda Prakash Kshetree

doi:https://doi.org/10.14445/22315373/IJMTT-V65I12P511

International Journal of Mathematics Trends and Technology

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Volume 65 | Issue 12 | Year 2019 | Article Id. IJMTT-V65I12P511 | DOI : https://doi.org/10.14445/22315373/IJMTT-V65I12P511

Underpinning Theories of Cooperative Learning Approach in Learning Mathematics

Mukunda Prakash Kshetree

Abstract

This is a research based article which was carried out couple of years back. Firstly, I introduce the context of this paper. Then, I discuss some theoretical and philosophical foundations of cooperative learning in terms of ontological, epistemological, and axiological viewpoints. Then, finally, I shed light on the research based implications of cooperative learning in the schools and tertiary education followed by a brief conclusion of this article.

Keywords

Cooperative learning, ontology, epistemology, axiology, theories, principles, outputs of study

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Citation :

Mukunda Prakash Kshetree, "Underpinning Theories of Cooperative Learning Approach in Learning Mathematics," International Journal of Mathematics Trends and Technology (IJMTT), vol. 65, no. 12, pp. 105-114, 2019. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/22315373/IJMTT-V65I12P511