Abstract
The aim of this research was to investigate the views and suggestions of the preservice science teachers on the application of the cooperative learning model in distance education environments. The case study method, one of the qualitative research approaches, was used in the research. The eight preservice science teachers who studied in the fourth grade of the science teaching department of a public university participated in the study. The focus group interview and the document review methods were used as data collection methods in the research. The data obtained from the research were analyzed by content analysis method. According to the findings obtained from the research, most of the preservice science teachers who participated in the research stated that it would be beneficial to apply the cooperative learning model in distance education environments. Within the scope of the research, it is seen that the preservice science teachers take part in many of the characteristics of the cooperative learning model in their suggestions. At the end of this research, an application proposal of jigsaw learning method was given in line with the views and suggestions of the preservice science teachers who participated in the research for the application of the cooperation learning model in the distance education environment.