THE EFFECT OF COOPERATIVE LEARNING ON STUDENTS’ ENGLISH ACHIEVEMENT
Keywords:
Cooperative learning, English language teaching (ELT), English as a Foreign Language (EFL), students' achievement, collaborative learning, language proficiency, classroom interaction, active learning, motivation, academic performance.Abstract
This study examines the impact of cooperative learning on students' English language achievement in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classrooms. Cooperative learning encourages students to work collaboratively in small groups, promoting active participation, communication, and shared responsibility for learning. The research investigates how cooperative learning strategies influence learners' academic performance, language proficiency, motivation, and classroom engagement. A mixed-methods approach, including classroom observations, achievement tests, and student questionnaires, was employed to collect and analyze data. The findings indicate that students who participated in cooperative learning activities demonstrated significant improvement in English achievement, particularly in speaking, reading comprehension, vocabulary acquisition, and overall academic performance.
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