The Role of Cooperative Learning in Enhancing English Speaking Skills among University Students at Assaba Faculty of Arts

Abstract

This study looks at how cooperative learning helps English speaking skills for students in their semester at the English Language Department at Assaba Faculty of Arts. The study used a mix of methods including tests before and after the study and observations of what students did in class and interviews with them. For four weeks the students took part in learning activities like role-plays and debates to help them with their speaking skills.
The results showed that the students got a lot better at speaking English with their average scores going up from 51.82 percent to 70.05 percent. The students also felt more confident. Enjoyed working in groups, which helped them practice speaking English in a real way. This study shows that cooperative learning is a way to help students improve their speaking skills and communicate better in English.
Even though the results are good the study only had 22 students. Was done at one place so it is hard to say if the results would be the same for other students. More studies need to be done with students and in different places to make sure the results are valid and to see if the effects last over time. This study does show that cooperative learning is a good way to teach English speaking skills and it adds to the growing amount of evidence that supports this method.