2. Literature Review 3

2.1 The definition of Cooperative Learning 3

 2.1.1 The teacher's role in Cooperative Learning 4

 2.1.2 Students’ role in Cooperative Learning 4

2.2 Advantages of cooperative learning for junior high students 4

2.2.1 Students learn to cooperate in the form of cooperative learning. 4

2.2.2 Cooperative learning help students think and keep them focused 5

2.2.3 The cooperative approach reinforces the concepts of “deep learning” 5

2.3 Possible disadvantages occurring in cooperation 6

2.3.1 An unbalanced group is likely to occur. 6

2.3.2 Joint efforts is absent in some activities that are not well designed. 6

2.3.3 Risks in the preparation stage of cooperative learning. 6

2.4 Strategies for the implementation of CL 7

 2.4.1 Design an appropriate task 7

2.4.2 A deep understanding about the students 7

2.4.3 Self achievement should be found in Cooperative Learning 7

3. Methodology and Data Collection 8

3.1 Research methods and participants 8

3.2 Instruments 8

3.2.1 Questionnaire design 8

  3.2.2 Interview design 9

 3.2.3 Classroom observation 9

3.3 The procedures for data collection and data-analysis 9

4. Data Analysis and Discussion 10

4.1 Analysis of questionnaire data 10

4.2 Analysis of results of the interview 12

4.3 Analysis of classroom observation 13

4.3.1 Comparison of Class 5 without CL and Class 7 with CL 13

   4.3.2 Comparison of Class 8 with CL and Class 7without CL 14

4.3.3 Some cases of cooperative learning. 15

5. Conclusion 16

5.1 Major findings 16

5.2 Pedagogical applications 17

5.2.1 Role of the teacher 17

5.2.2 The role of the students 17

5.3 Limitations of the study 17

5.4 Expectations and Recommendations for the future study 18

References 18

Appendix 20

1. Introduction

1.1 Background of the study

    In the era of globalization, with the concept of cooperation being valued, cooperative learning, known as “the instructional use of small groups in which students work together to maximize their own and others’ learning”Johnson(1999), has gained comprehensive attention across the world.  A number of studies have indicated that when learning is cooperative, students is likely to exhibit stronger interaction. Meanwhile, students’ interest for the subject, learning motivation, ability to solve problem increase in cooperative learning situation.Tsui-Er Lee(2014)  It is commonly agreed that cooperative learning is one of the world’s most successful stories in the history of education innovation in academic field. 初中英语课堂中的合作学习(2):http://www.751com.cn/yingyu/lunwen_50327.html