St Jude's Church of England Primary School

Kagan Cooperative Learning

When students work together, they achieve more than they could individually, and everyone benefits from the shared knowledge and skills. - Dr. Spencer Kagan

Kagan Cooperative Learning is a structured approach to teaching that focuses on students working together in small teams to maximise learning for every child. 

At St. Jude's we adopt this approach to make classrooms more interactive, inclusive, and engaging.

Key features include:

Structured Teams and Roles – Students are grouped in pairs or small teams, often with assigned roles, so everyone participates equally.

Positive Interdependence – Each student’s success is linked to the team’s success, encouraging cooperation and shared responsibility.

Individual Accountability – Every student is responsible for their own learning and contributes to the group.

Engagement & Interaction – Lessons include interactive activities like think-pair-share, quizzes, and cooperative games.

Social Skills Development – Alongside academic learning, students develop communication, teamwork, empathy, and problem-solving skills.

By combining academic and social learning, Kagan Cooperative Learning creates inclusive classrooms where all pupils are actively involved, enjoy learning, and support one another’s growth.