Collaborative work, a learning tool for knowledge

Abstract

This document contains an analytical description of the experience in the design and implementation of an educational project at the level of primary in a group of sixth grade where collaborative work provided students the opportunity to be an active agent in its own knowledge. Heterogeneity and experiences, as well as the skills that had enabled them to interact with their peers in an atmosphere of co-learning. Due to the importance that has the development of skills and competences throughout their elementary school to develop active and actively in society, it is necessary to encourage collaborative work in the institutions Educational, through strategies or dynamics that do not involve the teaching extra load, but that support their work and strengthen their teaching techniques, to make form active and motivated students wanting to share their knowledge and they appreciate the diversity of capabilities that the members of the group present. Is through collaborative work that students develop their abilities to interact assertively and practice values such as the respect for the views of others, in order to enrich the knowledge within a harmonious coexistence that it will lead to a comprehensive education. He is considered paramount to enhance educational practice that unfolds in classrooms, as well as the implementation of teamwork with the active participation of each Member of the group to be taken into account their personal and academic strengths.