Enhancing Social Skills and Teamwork Through Cooperative Learning in Elementary Schools: A Systematic Review

This study aims to examine the impact of cooperative learning on students' social skills and teamwork in elementary schools. Cooperative learning is considered an effective approach to enhancing students' social abilities by facilitating positive interactions and collaboration within groups. Through a systematic literature review (SLR), this research analyzes ten studies discussing the implementation of cooperative learning in elementary schools, focusing on academic outcomes, social skills, and teamwork. The analysis results indicate that cooperative learning contributes positively to the improvement of students' social skills, as well as strengthening collaboration and interaction within groups. The studies also show that cooperative learning can enhance intrinsic motivation, learning goals, and students' emotional intelligence, which leads to improved learning outcomes. Cooperative learning has been proven effective in enhancing students' social skills and teamwork abilities through positive interdependence, better communication, and mutual support in group tasks. This research provides evidence that the implementation of cooperative learning in elementary schools can improve the classroom climate and support the development of social skills and academic achievement.