Effectiveness of Cooperative Learning Strategies in The Subject of English at Elementary Schools Level

Abstract

This study aims at investigating the effectiveness of cooperative learning strategies at Elementary School level. The objectives of the study were (i) to assess the higher achievements in both groups, (ii) to examine the individual relationship amongst the students in both groups, (iii) to find out the retention period of the concept learning in both groups, (iv) to measure the opinion or attitude of the student's towards teachers in both groups, (v) to comparison of Boy's and Girl's outcome related to above objectives. This study were experimental in nature "pre-test post-test equivalent group design" was used. The population of the study was comprised of the entire Government boy's and Girl's Elementary schools grade-VIII English students of district Nowshera. Sample of the study were 100 students of Government Girls middle School Batakzai and Government middle School Kheshgi Payan selected randomly. Twenty five each were assigned to control group and experimental group on the basis of pre-test and through paired random sampling. Duration of treatment was four weeks. Data were collected personally by the researcher. Data was analyzed by t-test and percentage. On the basis of finding, conclusions and recommendations were made. The study was significant for English Teachers, students and curriculum developer. It was concluded from the results that cooperative learning had significance effect on both boys and girls student’s achievement. It was concluded from the result that Cooperative learning methodology had significance relationship to develop the concept of boy’s as well as girls learners. The study revealed that cooperative learning had significant effect on the performance of both boys and girls students of Grade-VIII. It is therefore recommended that all the students should be thought through cooperative learning strategy. In this way student’s academic performance can be increased. The report stated a wide range of constructive results throughout implementation of Cooperative learning approach. Consequently, teachers may employ Cooperative learning methodology to enhance the academic achievements of the learners.