Benefits of working co-operatively

For me when I think of working co-operatively I think of working as a team. By working co-operatively it helps you form bonds and relationships with others you are working with. A benefit of working co-operatively is that it allows problems to be solved using many ideas and opinions. Working co-operatively develops skills such as communication skills, team work skills and time management skills. These skills are all essential for your future career whether it be a teacher or a police officer.

In the teaching profession working co-operatively is essential as it allows people to build on their knowledge and share their own experience and knowledge with others. It also brings people together as a group and allows relationships to be formed between staff in the school.

Benefits of active learning

Active learning allows children to develop their self-confidence and self-reliance. Children who work together on active learning tasks learn to work with other people of different backgrounds and attitudes. Having active learning in the classroom helps engage children in the learning process. By the teacher using active learning in the classroom it is allowing them to base the learning around the children’s area of interest.

A main benefit of active learning is that is creates a sense of community in the classroom which I believe is an essential part of a classroom environment.