摘要
Cooperative learning methodology has been seldom employed by English teachers in China. This paper reviews the research on cooperative learning in various areas, including three cooperative learning techniques, task-based interaction in cooperative learning and characteristics of cooperative learning. This paper argues that the essence of cooperative learning is that it can achieve task-based interactions favorable for Second Language Acquisition. In addition, cooperative learning has a positive effect on student achievement. Accordingly, it is hoped that cooperative learning methodology will be widespread applied in China.
目前,中国的英语教师很少运用合作学习教学模式。本文回顾了合作学习的前期研究成果,包括其组织模式,任务型交互以及合作学习的特点。本文认为合作学习的精髓在于它能够实现有益于第二语言习得的任务型交互,而且合作学习对学习成绩有积极影响。因此,合作学习应该在中国被广泛运用。
