COLLABORATIVE LEARNING AND GROUP WORK IN DEVELOPING SPEAKING SKILLS: PRINCIPLES AND CLASSROOM STRATEGIES

Ma’ruf Irgashev

doi:10.5281/zenodo.20372955

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Irgashev Ma’ruf Erkin o‘g‘li Jizzakh State Pedagogical University, master’s student

Abstract

Collaborative learning and group work are central principles of communicative language teaching, yet many teachers find them difficult to implement effectively. This article reviews the theoretical rationale for collaborative learning, describes the main types of group-based speaking activities, analyses the common difficulties that arise — unequal participation, use of the first language, time management and assessment — and proposes research-based solutions. Drawing on established work on cooperative learning (Johnson & Johnson, 1999; Slavin, 1995), peer interaction (Long & Porter, 1985; Storch, 2002) and sociocultural theory (Vygotsky, 1978; Mercer, 2000), it sets out practical principles for effective implementation. The article is methodological and review-oriented; it does not report new empirical data.

Keywords:

collaborative learning group work speaking skills peer interaction English language teaching.

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COLLABORATIVE LEARNING AND GROUP WORK IN DEVELOPING SPEAKING SKILLS: PRINCIPLES AND CLASSROOM STRATEGIES

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