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ERIC Number: EJ1251178
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016
Pages: 15
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-2094-3938
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Effects of Implementing Cooperative Learning Method (CLM) on Eleventh Graders' Paragraph Writing
Tesfamichael, Wondwosen
TESOL International Journal, v11 n1 p81-95 2016
This quasi-experimental study probed the effects of implementing cooperative learning method (CLM) on paragraph writing in terms of content, vocabulary, layout, grammar, and mechanics. The participants of the study were grade 11 students at Yekatit 12 Preparatory School, Ethiopia. The CLM (experimental) group was taught paragraph writing skills in line with the principles of cooperative learning. The traditional learning method (control) group was not instructed to practice composing paragraphs using CLM. Pre- and post-tests were used on a paragraph writing task. The data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. In addition, the selected participants from the experimental group were interviewed. Their responses were video recorded and analysed qualitatively to learn their feelings about the effects of implementing CLM in an EFL (English as a Foreign Language) class. The results of the study after the intervention indicated that the experimental group significantly outscored the control group (p<0.05) on a paragraph writing post-test with regard to content, vocabulary, layout, grammar, and mechanics. The focus group interview results also showed that the experimental group participants preferred to use CLM to traditional learning methods. Finally, it was concluded that implementing CLM in an EFL class helped the experimental group participants compose better paragraphs in terms of content, vocabulary, layout, grammar, and mechanics. On the basis of these findings and conclusions, a careful employment of CLM during paragraph writing stages was suggested as a pedagogical implication.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Grade 11; High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Ethiopia
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