Assessing the Impact of Cooperative Learning on Student Engagement in Online Classes During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Master's Thesis from the year 2022 in the subject Pedagogy - Media Pedagogy, grade: A, University of the People (Higher Education), course: Master of Education in Advance Teaching and Learning, language: English, abstract: This study examines the effects of cooperative learning on student engagement in online classrooms during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The COVID-19 pandemic led to a global disruption of the educational system, forcing schools to employ innovative methods such as online learning to cater to the needs of learners. Despite presenting certain challenges, notably in classroom management, online learning has emerged as an effective measure in reducing learning deficits brought about by the pandemic. This study evaluates the efficacy of cooperative learning in boosting student engagement (ages 13-18) within an online classroom setting.