Impact Of Co-Operative Learning Strategies In English

G. Singaravelu*
Reader,UGC-Academic Staff College, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.
Periodicity:August - October'2010
DOI : https://doi.org/10.26634/jpsy.4.2.1239

Abstract

The study illuminates the effectiveness of Co-operative Learning Strategies in learning English Grammar for the learners at secondary level.  Cooperative Learning is particularly beneficial for any student learning a second language. It promotes peer interaction, which helps the development of language and the learning of concepts with content. It is important to assign ELL (English Language Learners) to different teams so that they can benefit from English language role models. ELL learn to express themselves with greater confidence when working in small teams. Jacobs, G. M., & Gallo, P. (1999 February) recommends the co-operative learning in enhancing extensive reading in second-language instruction. Objectives of the study: 1.To diagnose the problems of the learners in learning English Grammar through conventional methods.2.To find out the significant difference in achievement mean score between the pre test of control group and post test of control group.3.To find out the significant difference in achievement mean score between the pre test of Experimental group and post test of Experimental group. 4.To find out the significant difference in achievement mean score between the post test of controlled group and the second post test of treatment given controlled group.5.To find out the impact of Co-operative Learning Strategies in learning English Grammar. Methodology: Rotational group Experimental method was adopted in the study. Participants: Eighty students of studying in standard X from Maruthamalai Higher Secondary school,Vadavalli were selected as sample for the study. Instrumentation: Researcher’s self-made achievement test was used as instrumentation for the study. Procedure of the study: The following activities were designed 1.Positive interdependence.2.Round-Table.3.Face—to-Faceinteraction.4.Write around.5.Jigsaw Team.6.Team pair solo and 7.Think—Pair Share  Findings: Co-operative Learning Strategies is more effective than traditional methods in learning English Grammar for the learners at secondary level. Educational implications: It can be implemented in other levels and all other the languages learning.

Keywords

Cooperative learning, English Language Learners, Second-language, Treatment given controlled group, Positive interdependence, Jigsaw team and Think Pair Share.

How to Cite this Article?

G. Singaravelu (2010). Impact of Co-Operative Learning Strategies in English. i-manager’s Journal on Educational Psychology, 4(2), 43-49. https://doi.org/10.26634/jpsy.4.2.1239

References

[1]. Ghaith.G.M and Yahi.H.M(2002) Effect of Cooperative Learning on the Acquisition of Second language Rules and Mechnics, Orginal Research Article system, Vol 26, issue2, pages 223-234.
[2]. Christopher S. Ward and Patrick B. Gallo(2003), Teaching of English Language and Literature (TELL), 13(2), 5-8. Singapore Ministry of Education.
[3]. Tan, G., Gallo, P.B., Jacobs, G.M. & Lee, C.K.-E. (1999). Using cooperative learning to integrate thinking and information technology in a content-based writing lesson. The Internet TESL Journal, 5(8). www.aitech.ac. jp/ ~iteslj/Techniques/Tan-Cooperative.html
[4]. Jacobs, G.M., & Loh, W. I. (2003). Using Cooperative Learning In Large Classes. In M. Cherian & R. Mau (Eds.), Large classes (pp. 142-157). Singapore: McGraw-Hill.
[5]. Jacobs, G.M., & Hall, S. (2002). Implementing Cooperative Learning. Methodology in language teaching: An anthology of current practice (pp. 52-58). New York: Cambridge University Press.
[6]. Jacobs, G. M., Ward, C. S., & Gallo, P. B. (1997). The dynamics of digital groups: Cooperative learning in ITbased language instruction. Teaching of English Language and Literature, 13(2), 5-8.
[7]. David and Roger Johnson (2001). "An Overview of Cooperative Learning." [Online] .
[8]. Singaravelu.G (2007). Learner–oriented co-operative Learning: A Booster for Higher Educational Learners, imanager's Journal On Educational psychology,1(2), pp 56-59.
[9]. David Crookall And Rosy Thiyagarajali(1997). The Evolution of group Activities in ELT Course Books. Folio, 4(2), 21-24.
If you have access to this article please login to view the article or kindly login to purchase the article

Purchase Instant Access

Single Article

North Americas,UK,
Middle East,Europe
India Rest of world
USD EUR INR USD-ROW
Pdf 35 35 200 20
Online 35 35 200 15
Pdf & Online 35 35 400 25

Options for accessing this content:
  • If you would like institutional access to this content, please recommend the title to your librarian.
    Library Recommendation Form
  • If you already have i-manager's user account: Login above and proceed to purchase the article.
  • New Users: Please register, then proceed to purchase the article.