A Study on the Practices of Cooperative Language Learning Method
Enango High School Grade 9 in Focus
Keywords:
Practices, Cooperative, Language learning, Method, Group task, ProficiencyAbstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the practices of cooperative language learning method of grade ’9’ students of Enango Secondary School in West Wollega Zone, Lalo Assabi District. The descriptive research design was used in this study and subjects of the research were three EFL teachers who were selected comprehensively and students of grade ‘9’ who were selected randomly. The tools used to gather data were questionnaire, classroom bservation and interview. Then the data were analyzed through frequency, percentage and mean score for quantitative data and data obtained through observation and interview were analyzed qualitatively. The findings of the study showed that team members of the students have their own roles designed by their EFL teachers in cooperative language learning but they lack role sharing power and were also unable to equally participate in cooperative tasks and assignments. The burden of the activities tended to be on individual students who were assigned as group leaders. The other commonly stated problems with regards to CLL were lack of conducive classroom environment (inappropriate tables), lack of language proficiency, feeling of shyness to speak, fear of making mistakes and lack of awareness to use different cooperative learning techniques. Finally, recommendations were forwarded based on the major findings of the study in order to promote the effective practices of cooperative language learning for EFL teachers to commit themselves on the organization of CL group and to utilize various cooperative learning techniques. Besides, some suggestions were provided for school supervisors, directors and Woreda educational officials and other concerned bodies to facilitate classroom environment, teaching learning resources, to plan teachers’ training program on CLL techniques and encourage learners so as to participate in CLL during EFL classroom. EFL learners were also recommended to become aware of improving their CLL practices in EFL classroom.
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