4. Definitions Cooperative learning Collaborative learning (Lamy & Hampel, 2007; P. M. Nguyen et al., 2005; Oxford, 1997) Enhances cognitive and social skills Purpose Acculturates learners into knowledge community Higher Degree of structure Lower Lower levels/algorithmic Skills Higher levels/synthesis Well-structured Tasks Ill-structured Teacher facilitates, but group is primary Relationships Learners engage with more capable peers who provide assistance and guidance ================================================