MIXING COOPERATIVE AND COMPETITIVE APPROACHES AS A WAY TO ACHIEVE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Denis Belãži (), Andrei Ungureanu (), Sanda Șerban (), Giorgiana Vlä‚sceanu () and Costin-Anton Boiangiu ()
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Denis Belãži: University Politehnica of Bucharest, Romania
Andrei Ungureanu: University Politehnica of Bucharest, Romania
Sanda Șerban: University Politehnica of Bucharest, Romania
Giorgiana Vlä‚sceanu: University Politehnica of Bucharest, Romania
Costin-Anton Boiangiu: University Politehnica of Bucharest, Romania

Journal of Information Systems & Operations Management, 2021, vol. 15, issue 1, 23-41

Abstract: As long as humans have walked the earth, people have depended on making continuous progress accomplished by learning and achieving excellence in every aspect of our lives. Developing new skills and keeping a focused mind on progress is what sets humankind apart. This paper aims to examine the available approaches and outline the benefits of mixing cooperative and competitive-based learning when studying or achieving performance. An overview of them is presented, where cooperation-based learning, competition-based learning, and a mix of both are explained in turns. Past research and findings are mentioned, analyzed, and the benefits and risks observed are taken into account. A series of tests and observations are also made that conclude that both competition and cooperation have downsides, which can be avoided when mixed. The study results show that a mixing of cooperative and competitive approaches is preferred by students and tends to give better results.

Date: 2021
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