The Effect of Cooperative Learning in English Language on the ninth-grade students' attitudes and academic achievment at UNRWA schools in Nablus district

The Effect of Cooperative Learning in English Language on the ninth-grade students' attitudes and academic achievment at UNRWA schools in Nablus district

Samar Deeb Jabr The Effect of Cooperative Learning in English Language on Ninth Grade Student's Attitudes and Academic Achievement at UNRWA Schools in Nablus District By Samar Deeb Jabr Supervisor Dr. Mohammed Salem Amleh 1996 This study aims at investigating the effect of cooperative learning methods in English language on ninth grade students' (boys and girls) attitudes and academic achievement as compared to the traditional method. The sample of the study consisted of (138) male and female students in the ninth grade at two schools belonging to UNRWA in the Nablus area during the scholastic year (1995-1996). The sample of the study was randomly selected. The results of the study showed: First: There was a significant difference in the students' achievement (males and females) of English due to the teaching method for the benefit of the experimental group. Second: There were significant differences in the boy’s achievement and girl’s achievement. Third: The findings also showed that there was no significant difference in the students' attitudes in English for both boys and girls due to the teaching method. Fourth: There were no significant difference between the pre-and post attitudes test for the experimental group. Fifth: There were no significant differences between the pre-and post attitude test for the control group. The findings of both groups showed no significant differences in the pre-and post attitudes inventory.

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