Acid-base theories: JCL in action

Teachers have been encouraged to use cooperative learning in their teaching for many years, with a broad acceptance that teacher-led instruction has limitations in terms of student learning. According to previous research, cooperative learning benefits students in many ways, which include the development of deeper understanding and increased motivation. 

In this study, Tarhan and Sesen describe using the ‘jigsaw cooperative learning’ (JCL) approach to teach acid-base theory to first year undergraduates at a Turkish University. 

David Read summarises and reviews the article.