ELC Action Research 2013By :Evon Malar Malini Shanthini

1.0 Introduction

AgendaLiterature Review

IntroductionTell me and I forget. Show me and I remember. Involve me and I understandSchools IntentionExamine

Deploy differentiated learning principle and encourage proactive learning approach to elicit joy and sense of fulfillment in learning EnglishMission

Introduction

Research QuestionsWhat are the students perceptions on collaborative study?How well do students participate during collaborative learning?Do students fully use English Language in group discussions?How collaborative learning has helped the Higher Advanced Students in their performance?

Effectiveness of Collaborative LearningLiterature Reviewcritical thinkers , deeper understanding, motivation, self-esteem and teamwork (Concept to Classroom, 2004)

Work together/ teamwork (Johnson,Johnson & Holubec., 2002)

Academic gains low achieving group (Johnson et al.1998 & Kagal, 1994)

Guide (Airasian&Walsh., 1997)

High level thoughts and remember information longer ( Johnson & Johnson, 1986)

Zone of Proximal Development

3.0 Research MethodologyQualitative method. Case Study.Sts reflective journalsQuestionaire : Sts perceptivePost Observation Interview QuestionsSts participation checklistJohnson, Johnson & Holubec, 1998ASSESSMENT TOOLS

Data CollectionWHOHigher Advanced Students How 1st semester examination results

Data CollectionTable 1.1 Structured teaching and activities

Reliability & Validity

DiscussionHow well do students participate during collaborative learning?

Allocated their duties according to their abilitieshelped each other to achieve their learning objective.Improved their presentation and their confidenceGiven them more opportunity to converse in English.

feel group work is better. helps them to understand the task cause sharing ideas .Exchanging of knowledgeSharing experiences.

What are the students perceptions on collaborative study?However : admit using chinese during discussions Better students need to explain and translate to less strong students. Think and speak better in Chinese need to use to get the ideas out. Less strong students dont pay attention or not active in discussion The final output is always collaborative effort

How collaborative learning has helped the Higher Advanced Students in their performance? improved their speaking skills improved their oral presentations in English high confident to do presentations in English brilliant ideas and written work

Do students fully use English Language in group discussions?

Strong students are motivated and interested in learning English using collaborative learning unlike average sts who find it difficult to utilize English fully during the collaborative learning.

ConclusionSts participated activelyStudent centered lessonGood interaction between sts to sts and sts to teacher.Identified good leadership qualities in some sts.

Recommendation

Study on collaborative learning and its relationship to students achievement

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