Abstract: Cooperative learning, as one of the most out-standing learning methods, has been proved to be of its unique value. The adoption of the cooperative learning method in classroom English teaching can effectively improve students’ cooperation ability. In the process of cooperative learning, students will gradually form the consciousness of cooperation. This thesis is to discuss the concept and the basic elements of group cooperative learning as well as its application in classroom teaching in the middle school and then explore the impact on students and teachers based on an experimental study on cooperative learning. It can be seen that cooperative learning can promote students’ autonomic learning ability, enhance students’ consciousness of exploration and cooperation, and increase their learning interest.

Key words: cooperative learning; middle school English teaching; application; impacts

CONTENTS

Abstract

摘要

1. Introduction.1

2. Literature Review.2

2.1 Definitions and Elements of Cooperative Learning2

2.1.1 Definitions of Cooperative Learning.2

2.1.2 Elements of Cooperative Learning.2

2.2 The Research on Cooperative Learning3

2.2.1 The Research on Cooperative Learning Abroad3

2.2.2 The Research on Cooperative Learning in China4

3. Experimental Study of Cooperative Learning in Middle School English class.5

3.1 Experimental Hypothesis..5

3.2 Experimental Approach.5

3.3 Experimental Subjects.5

3.4 Experimental Procedure.6

 3.4.1 Pre-test6

 3.4.2 Preparation Phase6

 3.4.3 Practical Application of Cooperative Learning7

 3.4.4 Post-test.9

 3.4.5 Questionnaires10

3.5 Results and Analysis.10

 3.5.1 Results and Analysis of the Two Tests.10

 3.5.2 Results and Analysis of the Questionnaire Survey.11

3.6 Implications.12

 3.6.1 Implication for Students12

 3.6.2 Implication for Teachers13

4. Conclusion14

Bibliography.15