Copyright © EduQuad 2021, All rights reserved Page 52 EduQuad (International & Peer Reviewed Journal of Education) www.edu-quad.com/ Volume 1, Issue 1, June 2021 COOPERATIVE LEARNING STRATEGY (CLS): A LITERATURE REVIEW ADI Manasseh Ternenge Information and Protocol Unit, Office of the Vice Chancellor, Federal University Wukari, Taraba– Nigeria manassehadi@gmail.com HENDAH Margrat Ember General Studies Department, College of Education Katsina-Ala, Benue – Nigeria ______________________________________________________________________________ Abstract Cooperative learning environment prepares and exposes students to collaboration and various valuable social skills they will use during their lives. Also, working together to achieve a common goal produces high achievement and greater productivity than working alone. This paper examined the conceptual and theoretical approaches to Cooperative Learning Strategy (CLS). It began with the definition of cooperative learning; followed by the history of co-operative learning strategy. Different models of co- operative learning strategy were discussed. Four basic theories of co-operative learning strategy were treated namely; cognitive development, social-cognitive, behavioural learning and social – interdependence theories. Of the theories of cooperation, social interdependence theory was discovered as the most important in terms of research generated and practical application. Keywords: Cooperation, Learning strategy, Teaching, Theory