Collaboration is a philosophy of
interaction and personal lifestyle whereas cooperation is a structure of
interaction designed to facilitate the accomplishment of an end product or
goal.
Collaborative learning (CL) is a personal philosophy, not just a classroom technique. In all
situations where people come together in groups, it suggests a way of dealing
with people which respects and highlights individual group members' abilities
and contributions. There is a sharing of authority and acceptance of
responsibility among group members for the groups actions. The underlying
premise of collaborative learning is based upon consensus building through
cooperation by group members, in contrast to competition in which individuals
best other group members. CL practitioners apply this philosophy in the
classroom, at committee meetings, with community groups, within their families
and generally as a way of living with and dealing with other people.
Cooperative
learning is defined by a set of processes which help people interact together
in order to accomplish a specific goal or develop an end product which is
usually content specific. It is more directive than a collaboratve system of
governance and closely controlled by the teacher. While there are many
mechanisms for group analysis and introspection the fundamental approach is
teacher centered whereas collaborative learning is more student centered.
Panitz, T. (1996). A Definition of Collabirative vs Cooperative Learning. [Online article]. Retrieved April 28, 2012, from the Worl Wide Web: http://www.londonmet.ac.uk/deliberations/collaborative-learning/panitz-paper.cfm
Panitz, T. (1996). A Definition of Collabirative vs Cooperative Learning. [Online article]. Retrieved April 28, 2012, from the Worl Wide Web: http://www.londonmet.ac.uk/deliberations/collaborative-learning/panitz-paper.cfm
Dear Alba,
ReplyDeleteYou got the difference between these two types of colaboration, god job.
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MIAU