Cooperative Learning in the Language Classroom

Seminar paper from the year 2023 in the subject Didactics - English, grade: 1,7, University of Augsburg, course: Didaktik Vertiefung, language: English, abstract: The studies discussed in this paper argue that peers have a highly influential impact on the individual student's motivation and academic success. Implementing cooperative learning (CL) and group work (GW) and moving away from teacher-centered classes offer the chance to combine these aspects, while simultaneously improving peer relationships. This paper examines the potential and challenges of Cooperative Learning Techniques to boost student motivation in FLL.