Individualized instruction shows low effects compared to cooperative and collaborative learning¶
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q2 i? Visible Learning MetaX shows individual instruction (d = 0.24) and one-on-one laptops (d = 0.16) have lower effects than cooperative learning (d = 0.55) and collaborative learning (d = 0.46). → John Hattie 2025
Evidence¶
John Hattie 2025¶
John Hattie, Timothy O'Leary. (2025). Learning Styles, Preferences, or Strategies? An Explanation for the Resurgence of Styles Across Many Meta-analyses. Educational Psychology Review. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10648-025-10002-w
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The review cites MetaX database averages to argue against the assumption that each learner needs tailored individualized teaching: individual instruction d = 0.24 and one-on-one laptops d = 0.16 versus cooperative learning d = 0.55 and collaborative learning d = 0.46. These are printed d values, not standardized effect sizes for a single test.
"Visible Learning MetaX shows the low effects of individualized programs: Individual instruction d = 0.24, one-on-one laptops d = 0.16 compared to cooperative learning d = 0.55, and collaborative learning d = 0.46."
Discussion¶
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Individualized instruction shows low effects compared to cooperative and collaborative learning |
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Individualized instruction shows low effects compared to cooperative and collaborative learning |
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2025 |
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2026-10-21 |
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