Collaborative learning is part of the for C's of 21st century learning - Communication , Collaboration, Critical Thinking and Creativity, but collaboration is more than just a buzzword - there are many studies that have investigated the benefits of collaborative learning (also known as cooperative learning):
Related effect sizes*
• Peer tutoring – 0.55
• Reciprocal teaching – 0.74
• Small group learning – 0.49
• Cooperative learning vs whole class instruction – 0.41
• Cooperative learning vs individual work – 0.59
• Cooperative learning vs competitive learning – 0.54