cooperative language learning

1. Cooperative language learning Approach

2. By: *SAADIA AZOUR *FATIMAZAHRAA BELKEHAL *MEHDI KAHOUAJI *SALMA ESSFADI

3. Outline: 01 02 Introduction Approach The definition and background of CLL. Theory of language+theory of learning+advantages. 03 04 Design procedure Objectives+the syllabus+teacher and learner roles+the role of instructional materials. Example of how the lesson is carried out. 05 Conclusion

4. 01 Introduction Cooperative language learning (CLL), also known as collaborative learning (CL), is an approach to teaching that involves pairs and small groups of learners in the classroom, using cooperative activities to work together toward a common goal. It’s a learner-centered approach rather than teacher-centered approach, as students interact within groups or in pairs. The educator John Dewey believed in the idea of integrating cooperative learning into classrooms on a regular and systematic basis, which was developed and promoted in the United States in the 1960s and 1970s.

5. 02 Approach: 1.The theory of language

6. 01 02 03 CLL is founded in some basic premises about the interactive nature of language and language learning and builds on these premises in several ways: Most speech is organized as conversation Conversational rules Born to talk Conversation takes place upon certain agreed set of cooperative rules. We are programmed to talk and communication is generally considered to be the primary purpose of language. Conversation is one of the most significant and engrossing activities for human beings.

7. 04 05 Cooperative maxims Maxims in the second language One learns how cooperative rules or maxims realized in one’s native language through everyday conversational interaction. One learns how the maxims are realized in a second language through participation in cooperatively structured interactional activities.

8. 2.The theory of learning Social interaction Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky emphasize the primary role of social interaction in learning by engaging learners in socially or pedagogically structured situations to develop their communicative competence in a language. CLL aims to develop learners' critical thinking skills, which are considered essential to any type of learning. Critical thinking

9. Cooperation CLL is focused on fostering classrooms that promote cooperation rather than competition.

10. Learning advantages for ESL students: 1 2 3 more frequent and varied practice of the second language through various types of interaction. the ability to develop or use language in various ways that promote both intellectual development and increased language skills. possibilities for integrating language into content-based teaching. 4 5 6 the possibility of including a wider variety of teaching materials to boost the learning of language and concepts. allowing teachers to build new professional skills, including those that emphasize communication. the possibility for students to function as resources for each other, thereby assuming a more active role in their learning.

11. 03 Design: The objectives of CLL: Foster cooperation than competition. Develop critical thinking. Develop communicative competence.

12. Not assume particular form of language syllabus. CLL used in teaching content class, ESP, four skills, grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary. CLL is defined because it is systematic and carefully planned use of group - based procedures. The syllabus:

13. Types of cooperative learning group defined by Johnson et al: Formal cooperative learning group: Informal cooperative learning group: Cooperative base groups: One period to several weeks. Afew minutes to a class period. At least one year.

14. Achieving the successful group-based learning: 1.positive interdependence 2.group formation 3.individual accountability 4.social skill 5.structuring and structures Organizing students interaction: 1.students are in pairs; one is interviewer and one is interviewee. 2.students reverse roles 3.each shares with team member what was learned during the two interviews.

15. The roles of: teacher learners instructional materials *He is a facilitator. *Planning organization and management are required. *The teacher monitor support and guide students. *They are the major actors. *Improve teamwork skills. *Dynamically engaged. *Effective and essential element. *Diversity of use is the key.

16. 04 Procedure: Example of how the lesson is carried out

17. A cooperative and editing pair arrangement is used in the following way: • Students are assigned to pairs by their teacher with at least one good reader in each pair. • Student A describes what is planned to write to student B, who outlines student’ A ideas, student B gives the written outline to student A. • The same procedure is reversed with student B. • The students individually research the material they need for their compositions. • The students collaborate to write the first paragraph of each composition. • The students write their compositions individually. • When students have finished writing their compositions, they read over each other’s compositions in order to make corrections and also give each other suggestion for revision. • The students revise their compositions. • The students then reread each other’s compositions and sign their names to indicate that each composition is checked.

18. Conclusion Teamwork in class has often been recommended in teaching languages and in other subjects due to its great role to change the normal rhythm of classroom events and the amount of student participation in lessons. In cooperative learning, group activities are the major mode of learning and system for the use of group work in teaching. Group activities are carefully planned to maximize students’ interaction and to facilitate students’ contribution to each other’s learning. CLL method is also useful for teachers who may have difficulty adapting to the new roles required of them. CLL enhances both learning and learners’ interaction skills.

19. Reference: Richards and Rodgers(2001)Approaches and Methods in Language Teaching. (Cambridge Language Teaching Library)

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