Positive Psychology Based Cooperative Learning (PPBCL) Method by Teacher Educators Has Potential to Vitalize Classroom Environment, Suggests Study

The summery of the accepted paper 'On Taking the Positive Psychology Based Cooperative Learning (PPBCL) to Teacher Educators with an Experiential Exposure' is as follows 

The rationale of the study was felt need to bring cooperative learning strategies to the center stage with new technologies as one of the many supportive tools that aid learning. also, iwas felt desirable to make a shift towards positive psychology based classroom environment and create space and activities for sharing knowledge and pro-social learning experiences.

The objectives of the study were as follows.

To prepare a structured experiential session on cooperative learning with elements of positive psychology for teacher educators

To collect and analyse participants’ reaction to the intervention

A mixed study method was used for consisting of intervention cum action research methodology . A quota sample of 49 teacher educators between the age group 30-50 years participated in the intervention.

The procedure adopted the study consisted of the following steps.

Developing the concept of CL on the chalk board with interactive mind mapping method [20 minutes];

Reciprocal questioning CL technique for small group learning [30 minutes];

Power point presentation of various CL techniques [30 minutes]; and

Group work on summary writing on the session in 150-200 words and presentations [30 minutes].

The sign-test analysis of participants’ reactions to the session on cooperative learning with the elements of positive psychology was done.

Intervention validated the advantages of cooperation in learning as positive value. However, it was felt that the one time exposure to a new practice does not lead to its transfer to classroom processes of the teacher educators. It requires a follow up with a support system.

The study implicated that the cooperative learning method should be taken to the classroom for improving the mental health of both teachers and students at every level of education