Catering learning styles through cooperative learning

Learning how to learn is very important for the learner to succeed in life. Most of our young learners are quite confused as to how they can learn on their own. Mathematics is a subject which is least preferred by the majority of learners. Motivating the learner at the right time through the right path will definitely enable young learners to love the subject. It so happens that the learner at times does not understand what the teacher teaches. This is because the learning style of the learner does not match with the teaching style of the teacher. That is why the teacher preferred by some learners may not be preferred by others. If the teachers are made aware of this mismatch, they can tailor their instructions in a compatible way so as to suit each learner.The book focuses on the various learning styles and the different cooperative learning techniques that can be used in a classroom. It also discusses a method suitable for teachers to use in classrooms. It highlights the importance of knowing the learning styles of learners and how it can be catered by implementing cooperative learning strategies in classrooms.