To finish off my great semester cadeting, I am reading Cooperative Learning by Spencer Kagan.
Chapter 1: Ten Frequent Questions.. In this chapter, I have learned that cooperative learning teaches kids how to work together and also gain skills in future communication with employees, bosses, and acquaintances while having to work together affectivly. Students who are involved in cooperative learning gain the ability to have ideas of their own, yet ideas within a group where ideas can be put together and debated upon. Students are encouraged to help eachother and treat eachother with respect and kindness. Lastly, cooperative learning teaches students to work with those whom they may not care for, but have never given the chance, but with a new outlook and the teacher's techniques the students become more open to expand their friendships and succeed in their group!