The effect of cooperative learning on school connectedness among high school students

The aim of this study is to investigate effect of cooperative learning on school connectedness among high school students. The method of this study is quasi-experimental with pretest- posttest and control group. For this reason 135 student were selected using cluster sampling method among high school students at Najaf Abab schools. Betty, Bery and Watt questionnaire were used to measure school connectedness. The validity of this instrument was confirmed by proficient s and for measuring reliability Alpha Method was used. Data was analyzed by Ancova. The results indicate that using cooperative learning in experimental group influences school connectedness in compression with traditional classroom.