Cooperative+learning

Talisa Testut

Cooperative learning is when student work together in small groups. This is a great way to get students to interact and learn together. Sometimes students shy away from other students that are different. The students do not mean to exclude other students; however it does happen from time to time. This can be a great way for students to get to know one another and the differences that they have. Not all students learned English as the first language, and some students were born in different countries and different cultures. In k-12th education cooperative learning is essential for the students’ education. They will learn that they have differences on different topics. The students will learn from conflicts that arise in group projects. This will help the students in the education by begin active while learning. The students will be able to teach each other on the subject. They will learn more by being engaged in a lesson, and making a project on the ideas that the group has. The truth is that students will get a better sense of the working field also. When they graduate from school they will continue to be involved with people and projects. Many companies hire people that are more likely to be great in group rather then individuals. The world is going to be globalized and interactions are going to be more high tech than ever. In the work field they are more likely to be successful if they can work in groups. By building a foundation with students on cooperative learning and in a diverse way they will be prepared in the end for society in general. They would be more open to meeting new people that are different than them. The students will also learn that they need to make compromises to make group activities work.