How can cooperative learning support healthy learning environments in secondary

How can cooperative learning support healthy learning environments in secondary education?
Areas to consider for mental health: bullying, stress, positive interdependence, confidence in learning. Areas to consider for cooperative learning; Kagan, what is cooperative learning vs group work, peer relations, teacher training in cooperative learning, school community in cooperative learning.
The purpose of this assignment is to analyze experimental and qualitative research as a means to understand differences in methods. This assignment will provide the foundation for Chapters 1 and 2 to be used in the Capstone Paper at the conclusion of the MA program.
Procedures:
Select a topic of interest and importance to one’s professional practice, and clearly related to your MA program’s “Program Essential Question”.
Write a research question/statement to focus your research investigation based on your topic. Be sure to include the problem to be investigated, the intervention, and the target group of participants. “How can cooperative learning support healthy learning environments in secondary education?”
Select a quantitative and a qualitative research study.
Use the qualitative and quantitative guiding questions (provided below) to analyze the research method in each study.
Length of Paper: minimum of five pages (not including APA cover page or references)
APA Third Person voice
Guiding Questions for Analysis Qualitative/Quantitative Research Assignment: (This is a narrative paper and should follow APA style writing. Do not copy and paste these guiding questions in your paper. Follow the assignment details and the rubric. Remember to cite each reference according to APA as needed.) “How can cooperative learning support healthy learning environments in secondary education?” Areas to consider for mental health: bullying, stress, positive interdependence, confidence in learning. Areas to consider for cooperative learning; Kagan, what is cooperative learning vs group work, peer relations, teacher training in cooperative learning, school community in cooperative learning.
Quantitative Research Review
What characteristics of the article led you to believe that this is an example of quantitative research?
Is the study experimental, quasi-experimental or descriptive? On what basis did you decide?
How did the researcher obtain a sample of participants?
If the study was experimental, were the participants assigned randomly? If not, how were participants assigned?
If the study was descriptive, was the researcher attempting to examine cause and effect issues? If so, explain.
What types of measurements (instruments) did the researcher use? Did the researcher provide enough information about the instruments to allow a judgment on the adequacy for use in research?
How well did the researcher describe the demographics of the participants? Explain.
Did the researcher critique his/her own research by describing limitations? If so, explain. Explain any major flaws you noted.
Qualitative Research Review
What examples in the study lead you to believe this was qualitative research?
Was the research conducted by an individual or a team? Explain
Were outside experts consulted for peer review? If so, explain.
Was it clear whether a purposive or a convenience sample was used? Explain.
Did the researcher describe the demographics of the participants in sufficient detail? Explain.
Did the researcher critique his/her own research by describing limitations? If so, explain. Explain any major flaws you noted.