Exploring the Potential of Collaboration on Cooperative Learning among Educators from Different Institutions in Sarawak, Malaysia

Abstract

This article reports on a year‐long project involving the voluntary participation of 26 Mathematics and English teachers from 14 primary schools in Sarawak, Malaysia. The project had the objective of introducing participants to three important concepts in education: cooperative learning among students, cooperation among teachers and action research by teachers. Components of the ten sessions during which participants met with the project managers were input on cooperative learning and action research, sharing by participants of what they had tried in the classroom, small‐group reflection and planning for future lessons. Data is reported on participants’ responses to the project and on their use of cooperative learning.