A Study on the Application of Group Cooperative Learning in English Process Writing Teaching in Junior High School

Yu Ma

doi:10.31686/ijier.vol4.iss12.47

Authors

Yu Ma

China West Normal University, China

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31686/ijier.vol4.iss12.47

Keywords:

cooperative learning, group work, process writing

Abstract

Based on the study on cooperative learning in the writing class and the analysis of the results of the mid term and final writing exams of the second year junior students in the Dazhou Middle School, this thesis focuses on the effectiveness of group work i n the development of junior middle school students’ ability of process writing. The research is conducted with the goal to find out more effective ways for teachers to enhance junior high school students’ process writing ability the ability of analyzing and handling learning materials, cooperating with group members, creating new ideas and summarizing the ideas of the group.

Author Biography

Yu Ma, China West Normal University, China

School of Foreign Languages

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