The Application of Cooperative Learning in Chinese Education: A Systematic Review
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Cooperative learning has been applied in Chinese education for decades, and an overview of its implementation in China is warranted for further improvements. This study seeks to survey the current application of cooperative learning at various education levels in China based on an analysis of 50 prior studies. The survey finds that comparable cooperative learning procedures and methods have been adopted by educators in different education phases and those teachers and students have encountered many challenges in enacting cooperative learning. We also put forward several suggestions in response to these challenges for improving instructional outcomes of this teaching approach.
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Cooperative Learning, Practical Application, Systematic Review
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