Session 3- Learning Environment

Cooperative learning makes learning more enjoyable for children…
children will gain in social skills, attitudes and ability to cultivate interpersonal relationships, including getting along with others who are different from them ethnically, culturally and socially.

Cooperative Learning:
Group effort
Use social skills
Peer interaction
Accomplish common goals


Because many primary students experience difficulty acquiring literacy through various methods during formal instruction, and are so highly motivated to engage in social play, it is important to explore opportunities for students to connect with literacy as they eagerly engage in playful activities.
(Pickett, 2002)



In their play, they weave knowledge of home and school, of child and official curriculum to create a hybrid culture. In this context, no child is a disadvantaged learner; each child brings valuable life experiences and expertise to contribute to the creation of a dynamic, shared reality.
(Pickett, 2002)


The new initiatives in improving instruction in Singapore schools require more active student engagement, independent thinking and inquiry. The desired outcomes of education include personal and societal goals- that our children should learn to “share and put others first” and “be able to build friendships with others”.