- 學位論文
合作學習法實行於大學英語會話課程之個案研究
The Implementation of Cooperative Learning Approach in a University EFL Conversation Class: A Case Study
摘要
為了提昇大學生在英語會話課裡的學習效果和課堂參與度，本研究主要目的在於探討合作學習法實行於大學英語會話課時學生在英語口語上是否進步。本研究採用質性研究法，研究中，學生們透過小組的討論來完成溝通式任務，組裡的團體互動、合作和彼此的訊息交換，可以增加學生們練習說英語的機會，也從其他組員的分享中，學習到英語的詞彙或是句子。在大二英語會話課所進行的個案研究，研究裡有五位分別為高、中、低成就的學生；因此，多元化的資料，其中包括小組互動個別報告時的錄影、課堂後的省思和後續的訪談，此研究並將這些資料加以描述、分析、詮釋。其結果呈現出學生在「合作學習法」中透過小組裡的互動方式，學生們的英語口語表現上的進步；藉由學生每個禮拜的省思和後續訪談，了解學生們對於「合作學習法」的看法。研究結果顯示出小組的互動模式可以增進他們英語口語上的進步，像是訊息交換、同儕鼓勵或是糾正都可以提升學生的口語表現，當學生報告他們的討論內容時，小組的成員們可以給予學生情意上的鼓勵和支持。此個案分析顯示「合作學習法」對於大學英語會話課有顯著的正面影響。此外，此研究發現學生們在進行小組討論時面臨到的問題，並於研究討論中陳述。
並列摘要
ABSTRACT This case study aims at maximizing the language learners' participations and discussions in an English conversation class with a large population during a limited period of time. Previous research in this area focused more on improving the learners’ reading in the target language, while teaching the speaking skill had been neglected. Therefore, this case study explored EFL university learners’ group cooperation and evaluated their English oral development through Cooperative Learning Approach. High, medium and low achievers were involved in the research. This study was mainly qualitative in nature: the data included video and audio recordings of group discussions and oral presentations, weekly reflections and semi-structured interviews. The research findings demonstrated participants’ interactive patterns during their group discussions such as information sharing and peer encouragement. For example, the participants could practice speaking through information sharing in English. This study also showed the participants’ perceptions toward Cooperative Learning Approach and their development of English oral performance in areas such as fluency or grammatical accuracy. To sum up, this study reveals that the implementation of the Cooperative Leaning Approach in the university EFL conversation classroom is positive for learners’ language learning.