Cooperative Learning

In chapter 24 Mr. Wong talks about cooperative learning which refers "to a set of instructional techniques whereby students work in small, mixed-ability learning groups." All classrooms should incorporate cooperative learning to the daily routines. For example, cooperative learning in a classroom can be seen when an experiment is being done in a science classroom. When working in a group it is very important that everyone is assigned a job so that they all receive the information being covered in the activity. Not only should each person complete their own jobs, but they should understand what the others are doing in order to prove comprehension and the effectiveness of cooperative learning.
Now in my classroom, cooperative learning will definitely be present because of the dual language program I will follow. With teaching a bilingual class it is a key factor to emphasize TWO languages and activities with TWO partners or more. I want to be the teacher that "prepares students for the world." In group work "students learn to care about and become committed to others' success as well as their own." Being committed to others will not only be seen in school, it will also be done in jobs, organizations, and relationships. I will teach my students to support one another and the importance behind having a great support group. More knowledge will be created with the shared ideas from every smart and different mind. Like Mr. Wong suggested, call those around you with the same interest your "support buddies." I will the teacher of the support class!
https://uwaterloo.ca/centre-for-teaching-excellence/teaching-resources/teaching-tips/developing-assignments/group-work/group-work-classroom-types-small-groups

https://www.cmu.edu/teaching/designteach/design/instructionalstrategies/groupprojects/benefits.html
https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/structured-groups