From
participation in cooperative learning activities, students with emotional disorders can (1) learn from positive role models how to control emotions and behave appropriately
in group settings; (2) develop sensitivity to the needs of others and understand people «as individuals rather than as stereotypical members of a
particular group»; 14 (3) increase their ability for self -
direction; (4) increase their interest
in learning; and (5) gain an increase
in self - esteem.15 Likewise, students who are not disabled are given the opportunity to become more understanding and accepting of students who are emotionally behaviorally disordered.