Cooperative learning and participatory learning are distinct concepts, but they are related and complement each other to some extent.

Cooperative learning emphasizes collaboration and interaction among students, fostering cooperative learning through activities such as group work, discussions, and solving problems together. In cooperative learning, students work together to accomplish tasks, share knowledge and experiences, and support and collaborate with each other to achieve common learning goals.

Participatory learning, on the other hand, emphasizes active involvement and engagement of students, encouraging them to express opinions, ask questions, participate in discussions, and share perspectives. Participatory learning highlights students' involvement and agency, empowering them to unleash their creativity and initiative to better understand and apply the knowledge they acquire.

These two concepts can be interconnected and complementary. In cooperative learning, student participation is a crucial prerequisite for achieving collaborative learning goals. Active participation and agency of students contribute to enhancing collaborative outcomes and learning achievements. Conversely, participatory learning can provide a conducive environment and conditions for cooperative learning by stimulating students' initiative and engagement.

In conclusion, cooperative learning and participatory learning are interrelated concepts. Cooperative learning emphasizes collaboration and interaction among students, while participatory learning focuses on active involvement and engagement of students. In instructional practice, these two learning approaches can be combined to provide students with more effective and meaningful learning experiences

Dear Dr. Zaidan!

You raised a very important question. I agree with Ms. Yao she made relevant points. I collected here below resources that I think might be of value to YOU:

1) Xu, B., Stephens, J.M. & Lee, K. Assessing Student Engagement in Collaborative Learning: Development and Validation of New Measure in China. Asia-Pacific Edu Res (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40299-023-00737-x, Open access: Article Assessing Student Engagement in Collaborative Learning: Deve...

2) A case study: Zheng, L., Long, M., Niu, J. et al. An automated group learning engagement analysis and feedback approach to promoting collaborative knowledge building, group performance, and socially shared regulation in CSCL. Intern. J. Comput.-Support. Collab. Learn 18, 101–133 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11412-023-09386-0, Free access: Article An automated group learning engagement analysis and feedback...

3) Lin, YL., Wang, WT. Enhancing students’ online collaborative PBL learning performance in the context of coauthoring-based technologies: A case of wiki technologies. Educ Inf Technol (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10639-023-11907-1, Free access: Article Enhancing students’ online collaborative PBL learning perfor...

4) Larkins, C., & Satchwell, C. (2023). Learning How to Know Together: Using Barthes and Aristotle to Turn From ‘Training’ to ‘Collaborative Learning’ in Participatory Research with Children and Young People. International Journal of Qualitative Methods, 22. https://doi.org/10.1177/16094069231164607, Open access: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/16094069231164607

Yours sincerely, Bulcsu Szekely

By definition, collaborative learning is group-based, usually involving a variety of roles for participants with the goal of achieving a specified result. I used a collaborative methodology for a graduate course in Interactive Marketing (Johns Hopkins University) by creating fictional 'ad agencies' which students joined for two projects and the concluding capstone. They chose their own roles within a designated 'scenario' (content developer, graphic designer, account executive, etc.)

By contrast, 'engagement' refers to the learner's amount and type of involvement in a learning activity, and could be achieved as an individual.

@ Israa Najeeb Zaidan

Collaborative learning and engagement learning are related concepts, but they are not interchangeable and refer to different aspects of the learning process.

Collaborative learning refers to an instructional approach where students work together in groups or teams to achieve a common learning goal. It emphasizes active participation, communication, and cooperation among learners. In collaborative learning, students share their knowledge, perspectives, and skills to solve problems, complete tasks, or create projects collectively. It promotes social interaction, fosters critical thinking, and enhances communication and teamwork skills.

Engagement learning, on the other hand, focuses on creating an environment that actively involves and motivates learners in the learning process. It aims to capture and maintain students' interest, attention, and curiosity, making learning more meaningful and enjoyable. Engagement learning strategies often incorporate interactive and hands-on activities, multimedia resources, real-world connections, and personalized learning experiences. The goal is to keep learners engaged, motivated, and invested in their own learning journey.

While collaborative learning can be a component of engagement learning, engagement learning encompasses a broader range of strategies and approaches beyond collaboration alone. Engagement learning can include individual activities, group work, project-based learning, gamification, experiential learning, and other methodologies that foster active participation and captivate learners' interest.

In summary, collaborative learning is a specific type of learning where students work together in groups, while engagement learning is a broader concept that focuses on creating an engaging and interactive learning environment. Collaborative learning can be used as a strategy within an engagement learning framework to enhance student participation and motivation.