There is a famous proverb that says “Two heads are better than one,” in that sense I can affirm that we can do better when we unite our efforts. We are all members of society and because of that we need to be in contact with each other in order to survive. When we work together, we can do so much more; we can succeed and achieve our goals with the help of others.
Consequently, we consider extremely relevant to implement and to keep in mind the essentials of cooperative learning when we teach. It is not a secret that putting this into practice requires a lot of effort and perseverance, especially because most students lack of social skills and are not really acquainted with what working as a team implies. Therefore, it is our responsibility to train them and provide them with the tools not only to develop their linguistic but also their social competence.
In regards to that, if we really want our learners to get really involved and to participate actively in their groups, it is extremely necessary to create class structures that let pupils see the benefits they can get when they work together, and that increase their motivation and their willingness to help each other. If we implement appropriate tasks, pupils are really going to realize that every member’s contribution is valuable and that what they have accomplished would not have been possible if they had done it alone. I believe that they are going to understand that though every person in the groups is different, it is that special combination of qualities what will allow them to achieve the goals. They will see that what the teacher is doing in the class will enable them to face the world, as they will be able to be more tolerant and open minded, to negotiate ideas, and to look for a common good. We think they are going to see that learning can become an adventure in which they play the main role.
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