Problem Analysis and Strategy Research in the application of Cooperative Learning ——A Case study of College English Course

Abstract

Cooperative learning, as a new teaching method and strategy, has a scientific theoretical basis and a lot of practical research, which proves its advantages on teaching effect and positive effect on students. Cooperative learning not only has a positive impact on students' academic performance, but also significantly improves students' critical thinking ability and attitude towards the subject area. In addition, the effects and influences of cooperative learning on students' interpersonal relationship (interpersonal attraction and cohesion, social support, teacher-student relationship, peer relationship) and mental health (psychological adjustment, insight, self-esteem) have also been tested and proved by scientific methods. Therefore, it is very necessary to implement cooperative learning in teaching. Based on the analysis of the problems in the implementation of cooperative learning methods in College English course, this paper proposes some measures and methods to solve the problems according to the five factors theory of Johnson brothers and the cooperative learning structure method of Kagan, aiming at improving the effectiveness of cooperative learning and teacher’s the teaching level.