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Prof. Thairy Briceño thairyb@gmail.com/ mbriceno@uc.edu.ve

Course: Diseño de Materiales Educativos Computarizados Prof. Shelly Terrell (FACE_UC)

Before presenting differences between collaborative and cooperative learning, it is very important to define them. Collaborative learning: It is a teaching technique that promotes student-centered learning basing work in small groups Cooperative learning: It is an approach, this involves activities in the classroom, where can be developed a social and academic learning experience.

SOME DIFFERENCES BETWEEN COLLABORATIVE AND COOPERATIVE LEARNING

The instructor is the center of authority in the class

-Students work together in small groups

-Face to face interaction

Positive Interdependence

-Interpersonal Skills

-Teachers become learners at times,

and learners sometimes teach

-Knowledge is a social construct

-Promotes student-faculty interaction and familiarity.

ncourages diversity understanding

-Encourages diversity understanding

-Creates an environment of active, involved, exploratory

learning

-Students team together to explore a significant question

or create a meaningful project.