Cooperative VS. Collaborative Learning

Students work together as a team.

• Cooperative

• Collaborative

• Both

Students decide how the work will be accomplished.

• Cooperative

• Collaborative

• Both

The teacher decides how the work should be accomplished.

• Cooperative

• Collaborative

• Both

Individuals are given separate sections or tasks to complete which are then compiled and edited to ensure consistency.

• Cooperative

• Collaborative

• Both

Students learn from their peers.

• Cooperative

• Collaborative

• Both

The teacher acts as a facilitator.

• Cooperative

• Collaborative

• Both

Teachers observe, listen and intervene where necessary.

• Cooperative

• Collaborative

• Both

The class is student-centered.

• Cooperative

• Collaborative

• Both

The importance of active learning is highlighted.

• Cooperative

• Collaborative

• Both

Students are encouraged to work together, rather than compete with other groups.

• Cooperative

• Collaborative

• Both