1. Nusrat Jahan@Pidhin.JU
Cooperative language learning and my context
Cooperative language learning is dependent on socially structured exchange of information
in groups. It’s motivated to increase the learning of others also connected to individual
accountability. Cooperative language learning has specific relevance for literacy and
language learning.Cooperative language learning refers to group work which is carefully
structured so that all learners interact, exchange information. Cooperative language
learning is among the most extensively evaluated alternatives to traditional instruction
today. Outcome evaluations include not only academic achievement but also inter group
relations, self-esteem, social behavior, and others.
U.S. Educator John Dewey is credited with prompting the idea of cooperation on regular
and systematic basis. CLL prompted in 1960s and 1970s as a response to typical classroom
groups.
How cooperative groups differ from typical classroom groups?
In typical groups In cooperative groups
One leader is chosen by the teacher
Groupsare homogenious in nature
Each member has his/her own
product
Priority is getting the job done.
Leadership is shared by all
members
Group members are chosen
randomly
All members have one single
product
Priority is getting the job done
with social skills and by the help of
every member.
2. Nusrat Jahan@Pidhin.JU
Benefits of CLL:
Raise the achievements of all the students
Positive relationships among students
Healthy social, psychological and cognitive development.
Cooperation rather than competition
Positive interdependence.
Face to face interaction.
Individual accountability.
Social skill development
CLL and my context:
Cooperative language learning improved academic achievement, students’ self-esteem and
attitude towards their learning. The communicative approach to language teaching holds
that acquisition occurs when there is intensive engagement in discourse in real
communicative contexts. Successful language learning occurs in student-centered
environments in which learners are encouraged to communicate through meaningful, task-
oriented materials. Language learners should benefit from cooperative learning given the
close ties between recommendations for language instruction and cooperative language
learning. Cooperative language learning can allow students to use both first and target
languages in a meaningful and purposeful way.
Cooperative language learning can be an effective classroom management approach for
helping students develop social skills, gain a better knowledge of concepts, improve
problem solving abilities, and become more proficient in language and communication. In
small group activities, the positive atmosphere needed for successful classroom
interactions can also be facilitated. Learners who work together effectively in
heterogeneous groups take responsibility for one another's learning and develop
receptivity to learning and to language. Finally, because language itself is interactive,
learning language in a cooperative language learning environment allows students to
integrate language with content-area learning when appropriate conditions are present.
