The benefits of active learning include:
- Encourages creativity through thinking using imaginary situations as well as real life situations
- Interesting way to learn e.g. through play
- Allows children to remain more focussed in lessons as it is more exciting and enjoyable for children
- Increased enthusiasm in both pupils and teachers
- Allows pupils to give feedback and discuss what they are learning
- Improves pupils’ social skills and builds relationships through group work and discussion
- Creates a sense of community within the classroom
- Allows those with different learning styles to participate
The benefits of co-operative working include:
- Opinions from different individuals can be heard meaning a wider perspective is gained.
- Increased trust and respect within a community.
- Relationships can be built within a community.
- Network of support to help one another.
- Work can be shared and divided up.
- Improves communication and team working skills.
- Resources and knowledge can be shared.
