Cooperative Learning and World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages: A Guide for Effective Practice

Contents
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Chapter 1: Introduction
	Background
	Aims of the Guide
	Organization of the Guide
	Using the Guide
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 2: Cooperative Learning and World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages
	World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages
	Cooperation in Education
	Cooperative Learning Theoretical and Philosophical Underpinning
	Peer, Collaborative, and Cooperative Learning
	Cooperative Versus Competitive and Individualistic Instruction
	Cooperative Learning Versus Unstructured Group Work
	Cooperative Learning Approaches and Structures
	The Structural Approach
	The Student Team Learning Approach
	Student Teams Achievement Divisions
	Teams Games Tournament (TGT)
	Jigsaw I
	Jigsaw II
	Learning Together
	Complex Instruction
	Group Investigation
	Mood-Read-Understand-Recite-Detect-Review (MURDER)
	Creative Controversy
	Cooperative Integrated Reading and Writing
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 3: The Theoretical Relevance and Efficacy of Cooperative Learning in EIL Teaching and Learning
	Theoretical Foundations of Cooperative Learning
	Cooperative Learning and Language Acquisition
	Research Evidence on the Effectiveness of Cooperative Learning in General Education
	Research Evidence on the Effectiveness of Cooperative Learning in ESL/EFL Education
	Effect of Cooperative Learning on Oral Fluency
	Effect of Cooperative Learning on Listening Comprehension
	Effect of Cooperative Learning on Reading Comprehension
	Effect of Cooperative Learning on Writing Proficiency
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 4: Cooperative Learning and Interpersonal, Interpretive, and Presentational Communication
	Communication Goal Area and Standards
	Interpersonal Communication
	Sample Interpersonal Communication Activities
		Novice-Level Activities
		Intermediate-Level Activities
		Advanced-Level Activities
	Interpretive Communication
	Sample Interpretive Communication Activities
		Novice-Level Activities
		Intermediate-Level Activities
		Advanced-Level Activities
	Presentational Communication
	Sample Presentational Communication Activities
		Novice-Level Activities
		Intermediate-Level Activities
		Advanced-Level Activities
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 5: Cooperative Learning and Cultural Practices, Products, and Perspectives
	Cultures Goal Area and Standards
	Cooperative Learning and Cultural Understanding
	Cultural Practices and Perspectives
	Sample Cultural Practices and Perspectives Activities
	Cultural Products and Perspectives
	Sample Cultural Products and Perspectives Activities
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 6: Cooperative Learning and Interdisciplinary Connections of Language and Content Learning Across the Curriculum
	Connections Goal Area and FL Standards
	Foreign Language as a Vehicle for Interdisciplinary Learning
	Language Across the Curriculum (LAC)
	Immersion Education
	Content-Based Instruction
	Cooperative Learning and Interdisciplinary Language Learning Across the Curriculum
	Benefits of Cooperative Learning and Interdisciplinary Learning
	Connections Across Content Areas/Transdisciplinary Learning
	Sample Connections Across Content Areas/Transdisciplinary Activities
	Access to Information in the Target Language
	Sample Access to Information in the Target Language
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 7: Cooperative Learning and Comparison of Language and Culture
	Comparing and Contrasting Languages and Cultures in Language Education
	Cognates and Loan Words
	Contrastive Rhetoric
	Comparing Cultural Similarities and Differences
	Comparing Languages
	Sample Comparing Languages Activities
	Comparing Cultures
	Sample Comparing Cultures Activities
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 8: Cooperative Learning and Learning Communities
	Community Language Learning Within and Beyond Classroom Boundaries
	Blending in-Class Instruction with Out-of-Class Projects
	Classroom Learning Communities
	Community Language Resources
	Study Abroad
	Using Language Within and Beyond School Setting
	Sample Activities for Using Language Within and Beyond School Setting
	Using Language for Lifelong Learning and Personal Development
	Sample Activities for Lifelong Learning and Personal Development
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 9: Conclusion
Index