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Use of Cooperative Learning Techniques Used to Teach English
Communication Skills to Limited English Proficiency ESP Students

Dr. Sunanda M. Shinde, M.A. M.Phil. Ph.D. PGCTE (EFLU) and
Dr. Mahesh B. Shinde M.A., Ph.D.

Abstract

The current research investigated the impact of cooperative language learning (CLL) approach on English language proficiency of English for specific purposes (ESP) students. The participants were one hundred and twenty First Year B. Tech students in a private university in Maharashtra, India. First, Pre-English proficiency test was administered to all one hundred and twenty participants to check their English proficiency. Selected students’ one to one interactions with English language teachers were also conducted to check their English proficiency level. Twenty-seven students were shortlisted who had scored less than six percentiles and got C and D grades in face-to-face interactions. Then, the selected students were taught English through CLL approach for twenty-four sessions, Pre-test/Post-test quasi-experimental design was employed to investigate the impact of CLL approach on English language proficiency of the ESP students. The results were analyzed. The outcomes revealed that CLL has a significant positive effect on English language proficiency of ESP students.

Keywords: cooperative language learning (CLL), English for specific purposes (ESP), English language proficiency

Introduction

Cooperative Learning is a technique by which students cooperate with each other in the learning process, acting as partners, interlocutors with the instructors and with each other in order to learn the course material (Johnson & Johnson, 1988; Nunan, 1999). Students’ interaction with one another is equally important to teachers’ interaction with students. How skillfully teachers arrange conversations among students has very important role in learning. When teachers provide a platform where students can interact with one another; it not only helps students to understand the concepts but also to improve their self-confidence.

Richards and Rodgers (2014) propose that cooperative learning provides opportunities for learners to enhance their participation in the classroom. Many researchers have been researching on cooperative learning and group work activities since mid1970s, but still, many of the language teachers are not aware of the role and importance of cooperative learning techniques. As a result, the teachers are in need of some remedies in their English language teaching to help their students be proficient English speakers. Many research has been done on how CLL can help the learners enhance EFL writing skills (Mahmoud, 2014; Zamani, 2016), improve their reading comprehension skill (Farzaneh & Nejadansari, 2014; Jalilifar, 2010; Zhang, 2012), improve their social skills (Ghaith, 2002; Ning, 2013), and decrease language learning barriers (Davoudi & Mahinpo, 2012; Han, 2014; Wichadee & Orawiwatnakul, 2012). However, there is dearth of research on the effect of CLL on English language proficiency of ESP students.

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Dr. Sunanda M. Shinde, M.A. M.Phil. Ph.D. PGCTE (EFLU)
Assistant Professor in English and Communication Skills
D. Y. Patil College of Engineering (Autonomous), Kasaba Bawada
Kolhapur 416006, Maharashtra
sunandagpatil@gmail.com
Mobile no: 9881707714

Dr. Mahesh B. Shinde M.A., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor in English and Communication Skills
KIT’s College of Engineering (Autonomous)
Kolhapur-416113, Maharashtra
maheshshinde111@gmail.com
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