A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY OF COOPERATIVE LEARNING FOR ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE LEARNING

hasbi, muhammad hasbi (2018) A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY OF COOPERATIVE LEARNING FOR ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE LEARNING. Other thesis, IAIN Salatiga Jawa Tengah.

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ABSTRACT Hasbi, Muhamad. 2011. A Descriptive Study of Cooperative Learning for English as a Foreign Language Learning. Graduating Paper. English Department of Education Faculty. State Islamic Studies Institute (STAIN) Salatiga. Consultant: Hammam M. Pd. Keywords: cooperative learning, English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learning. This research is aimed to study cooperative learning applied for English as a Foreign Language learning. General questions are going to answer are: (1) What is the concept of cooperative learning for English as a foreign language learning, (2) What are the strengths and the weaknesses of cooperative learning for English as a foreign language learning, and (3) What are cooperative methods and classroom activities compatible with four language skills. To obtain the answers, writer uses qualitative approach and library research. Findings of previous research shows that English as a foreign language learners face some difficulties in learning English since it is not as easy as their native language. Most learners (1) feel that English learning today has not been successfully delivered and (2) desire for a new approach and methods more compatible with their condition. In other sides, a cooperative approach modeled as cooperative learning offers a new ways of more with its task, reward, and goal structures. Previous cooperative practices in English as a Second Language (ESL) learning shows that problems deal with English learning such as diversity and interpersonal gaps and academic failure were demolished. Referring to these findings, this graduating paper recommends the use of cooperative learning in EFL learning.

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