出版社：Mediterranean Center of Social and Educational Research (MCSER)
摘要：This study explored whether applying cooperative learning approach brings about significant improvements in English language learners' speaking proficiency. 40 male and female students enrolled in a speaking course at IELTS Center institute in Mashhad, Iran, were assigned randomly to two control and experimental groups. The administration of an oral interview showed that two groups were homogeneous in terms of their oral proficiency at the entry level. While both groups received instructions in speaking three sessions per week for one month, CL activities were employed only in the experimental group. The performance of the experimental group on oral interview (posttest) held at the end of the course showed that the mean score of this group was significantly higher than the control group. Hence, CL approach can effectively be implemented to improve the learners' speaking proficiency
关键词：Cooperative Learning; english language; education.
