They learn from other students because things can be broken down by peers in a way that is easier for them to understand and take in. So even the student that is to shy to speak up is still taking in valuable ideas. Reading and writing assignment can be easily incorporated. This style of teaching is more student-orientated. The teacher is there to confirm the truths of their conversations and add in-put.
Students are in school for more reasons then learning academics.
Students learn social skills that are important. The school is responsible for teaching healthy social skills that will help out its learners in the future. Students should be treated equally. This doesn t mean what is true for one student is true for the other, but that each learner gets the chance to be taught in a way that doesn t patronize or exclude. As a teacher I plan on being able to give individual attention to students.