Combine Collaborative and Cooperative Learning To Improve Student Outcomes
Tech tools, such as Promethean’s ActivPanel, help K-12 teachers balance learning approaches for impactful student engagement.
K-12 educators often use the terms “collaborative learning” and “cooperative learning” interchangeably, but they have distinct meanings.
Collaborative vs Cooperative Learning
- In collaborative learning, students self-organize, share resources, and progress individually while contributing collectively.
- In cooperative learning, the teacher defines the roles and ensures every student’s effort contributes to the group’s success.
Understanding both collaborative and cooperative learning is key to fostering a powerful learning environment that facilitates teamwork, responsibility, and social skills.
Nancy Mann Jackson, a freelance writer, highlights the importance of distinguishing between these two learning approaches.
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Author’s summary: Combining collaborative and cooperative learning improves student outcomes.