COOPERATIVE LANGUAGE LEARNING

Cooperative Language Learning is; . an approach . also known as “Collaborative Learning” . extension of the principles of CLT . group learning activity

√ cooperation group work pair work collaboration

cooperation competition √ x

Background in U.S.A John DEWEY rejection to teacher-centered teaching systematic and extensive use of cooperative activities in classroom

Theory of language and language learning: interactive/cooperative view of language. function structure interaction

LEARNING Social Interaction Critical Thinking

Goals of CLL: participation of all students Positive atmosphere in the class. Avoidance of competition Development of social and communicational skills as well as learning

. Various roles of teacher: - faciliator of learning . No clear syllabus . Various roles of teacher: - faciliator of learning - organizator of structure of the course - collaborator of students . Learners as member and collaborator of groups . Variation in instructional materials.

Teaching and Learning Activities GROUP WORK

Critics to CLL: - too much demand on teachers - permanent use of group work - difficulty in crowded classrooms

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