Why Is Cooperative Learning Important?

Cooperative learning is so important. In first grade students need to learn how to work together as a team to accomplish goals. In almost every workforce you have to work with others. I think it is important to teach students at a young age how to work with others. Even if it is just a work sheet that they work together to complete or a huge project anytime students work together is very beneficial.

In my classroom for a big project my students write their own nonfiction book about an animal. I put them in groups base off of the animal they choose. They research together in their groups and discuss everything about their animals. It is great to have that extra support they can go to if they have a question about something.