WEB-BASED STRATEGIC COLLABORATIVE LEARNING & LEARNERS’ ORAL SKIILS AND SELF- EFFICAY
Abstract
This study was an endeavor to analyze web-based collaborative learning through which oral skills can be improved. This is done by implementing web-based collaborative learning as teachers attempt to instruct their learners to use different learning strategies to examine the learners’ self-efficacy enhancement. EFL learners in a language institute were selected, and a standardized Test, pre and post listening and speaking tests, self-efficacy questionnaire and finally interview were employed to collect data. Based on the achievements, most of the learners preferred to be cooperative during the implementation of strategy-based instruction and their participation led to the listening-speaking development. The interview result was a sign of positive impact of both web-based instruction and collaboration in the web environment. Results revealed that effective use of web-based collaboration in language classes could have significant impact on the linguistic input of the learners and the students’ efforts to learn English.
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