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-b...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.展开更多
文摘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.
