ESL Cooperative Learning Activities Using Technology in the UAE

Abstract

This literature review discusses three types of studies: studies about cooperative learning, studies about teaching with technology, and studies about using technology in cooperative learning. Cooperative LearningCooperative learning has been a popular subject in many studies, especially when it involves language learning. Nair and Sanai (2018) conducted a study to see the effects of using the STAD method, which is one of the cooperative learning approaches on students' writing skills within the field of descriptive writing. The study used a pre-test, a post-test, interviews, reflections and observational checklists to collect data. The findings showed a positive effect of the STAD model in enhancing the students' writing skills, especially the descriptive ones. In contrast, Jou (2017) examined the utilization of cooperative learning and project-based learning in English classes. Through interviews and observations of fourthyear students' graduation projects in Taiwan, the researcher concluded that there were positive outcomes for using the two approaches on the students' level of interaction and academic performance. Gonzales and Torres (2016) also researched Filipino ESL learners; they wanted to check the cooperative model's