The Effect of Cooperative Learning on Students’ Speaking Self-efficacy
Keywords:
Cooperative learning, Self-efficacy, AttitudesAbstract
This study aimed to investigate the improvement of student’s speaking self-efficacy employing cooperative learning. One group of 31 participants studying in Mattayom Suksa 5 (Grade 11), Phanomphrai Wittayakarn School who possessed different levels of English proficiency were taught with six different CL activities for six weeks. The treatment took 50 minutes per session. The data was collected through a pre- and post-treatment questionnaire with the 5-point Likert scale to examine the change of students’ speaking self-efficacy while the student written journal log was employed to evaluate the opinions of students towards their speaking self-efficacy. The findings showed the progress of students’ speaking self-efficacy in all levels especially Group B (level B1). In light of student feedback, a positive trend was shown. From the findings, it is recommended for teachers to employ cooperative learning in the class to create a stress-free environment and to enhance students’ speaking self-efficacy. The results of this study can be taken into consideration by course designers, teachers, and learners.
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