Correct Answer:
B. Cooperative learning
The method of teaching that involves students working together in small groups is called Cooperative learning. This foundational instructional strategy emphasizes positive interdependence, individual accountability, and the development of social skills as students collaborate to achieve a common learning goal. It promotes active engagement and peer support.
- Individual learning (A) involves students working independently.
- Lecture-based learning (C) is a teacher-centered approach where information is delivered verbally.
- Direct instruction (D) is a teacher-centered method involving explicit teaching and guided practice, often whole-class.