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Improving Intergroup Relations: Lessons Learned From Cooperative Learning Programs
Author(s) -
Slavin Robert e.,
Cooper Robert
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
journal of social issues
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.618
H-Index - 122
eISSN - 1540-4560
pISSN - 0022-4537
DOI - 10.1111/0022-4537.00140
Subject(s) - race (biology) , cooperative learning , psychology , order (exchange) , social psychology , knowledge management , computer science , mathematics education , sociology , teaching method , business , gender studies , finance
This article discusses the need for cooperative learning groups in integrated schools in order to promote more cross‐race relationships than might otherwise be the case. We review research on 8 cooperative learning procedures. Evidence for the effectiveness of these programs in facilitating cross‐race peer interaction is presented.