Collaborative learning involves students working in teams to discover, study, and apply information collaboratively rather than through lectures. It develops independent learning and encourages sharing experiences. While it can be difficult to facilitate and monitor, collaborative learning promotes communication, problem solving, and critical thinking. The key differences between collaborative and cooperative learning are that collaborative learning emphasizes the process, gives students more control over materials, and is used for higher-level knowledge, while cooperative learning focuses on products, provides more structure, and is used for foundational knowledge.

1. COLLABORATIVECOLLABORATIVE
LEARNINGLEARNING
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2. Collaborative LearningCollaborative Learning
o Collaborative Learning
Collaborative learning is a type of active learning
that takes place in student teams.
It centers on the students’ discovery, study and use
of information in a collaborative manner, rather than
an instructor simply lecturing and the students
individually, passively taking notes.

3. ADVANTAGESADVANTAGES
⇒Develops independent learners.
⇒Encourages conflict resolution.
⇒Encourages students to share experiences
and learn from others.
⇒Creates an environment for risk taking and
active participation.

4. DISADVANTAGESDISADVANTAGES
⇒ Usually there isn’t sufficient time for true collaboration
to occur.
⇒Instructor may not be able to monitor groups
effectively.
⇒Instructor may have a difficult time going from
instructor to “facilitator”.
⇒Developing quality CL activities which are appropriate
for meeting objectives is often difficult.

5. Collaborative vsCollaborative vs
Cooperative LearningCooperative Learning
o Differences Panitz (1996)
Collaborative
Collaborative style focuses on the
process of working together.
Collaborative learning has British
roots.
Collaboration is a philosophy of
interaction and personal lifestyle
The students are in charge of
obtaining the additional source
material.
Cooperative
Cooperation stresses the product
of working together.
Cooperative learning has largely
American roots.
Cooperation is a structure of
interaction to facilitate the
accomplishment of goals
The teacher provides extra
materials for learners to analyze.

6. Collaborative vsCollaborative vs
Cooperative LearningCooperative Learning
o Differences Panitz (1996)
Collaborative
The teacher would be available
for consultations to facilitate group
discussions
The final product is determined by
each group
The students develop a very
strong ownership for the process.
Cooperative
The teacher might use specific
structures, such as a Jig Saw
model, to help facilitate the group
interactions.
The teacher may require a
specific product such as a paper or
report.
The teacher maintains control of
the process at each stage

7. Collaborative vsCollaborative vs
Cooperative LearningCooperative Learning
o Differences (Rockwood, 1995)
Collaborative
The instructor abdicates his or
her authority and empowers the
small groups.
Groups are often given more
open-ended, complex tasks.
Collaborative style is used for
higher level, less foundational
knowledge.
Cooperative
The instructor is the center of
authority in the class .
Group tasks are usually more
closed-ended.
Cooperative learning style is used
for foundational knowledge
(traditional).

8. The Implications ofThe Implications of
collaborative learningcollaborative learning
o Implications in EFL Teaching
* It promotes communicative interaction
* It allows students’ learning and academic achievement
Share of ideas
Problem solving
Meaning negotiation
Active process involvement
Longer retention
Critical thinking skills development

9. conclusionconclusion
Collaborative learning is the use of small groups so that all
students can maximise their learning and that of their peers.

10. conclusionconclusion
Collaborative learning is the use of small groups so that all
students can maximise their learning and that of their peers.