Mulugeta Asnakew Tadesse
Department of English Language and Literature, Korahey Ethiopia College of Social Science and Humanities, Kabridahar University, Ethiopia.
*Corresponding author: Mulugeta Asnakew Tadesse
Abstract
This research study was conducted on the assessing the perception and practice of cooperative learning in Kabridahar University English Language and Literature regular students. The study used a mixed method that involves quantitative and qualitative methods. Questionnaire, interview and document review were used to gather the necessary data for the study. The researcher used a lottery method technique for students and purposive sampling technique for instructors. In order to collect relevant data, questionnaire, and interview and classroom observation were used by researcher. The collected data through those instruments were ana-lyzed and interpreted by qualitative and quantitative data analysis methods. From this study, the researcher points out the following results. Lack of enough practicing and lack of department encouragements. Therefore, necessary recommendation is given to solve these problems. Students should exercise and practice in group in English anywhere, departments should encourage them to develop their English language skills and students always practice and give positive attitude to group learning in English language classroom.
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How to cite this paper
Assessing the Perception and Practice of Cooperative Learning of English Language and Literature Regular Students at Kabridahar University
How to cite this paper: Mulugeta Asnakew Tadesse. (2021) Assessing the Perception and Practice of Cooperative Learning of English Language and Literature Regular Students at Kabridahar University. Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Science, 5(1), 137-142.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/jhass.2021.01.014
