Impact of STAD model of Cooperative Learning on Iranian EFL Learners’ Critical Thinking and Motivation

Abstract

This study investigated the impact of cooperative learning on Iranian high schoolEFL learners' critical thinking and motivation. To this end, 142 EFL students were selected based on their performance on the Oxford Quick Placement Test (OQPT), and divided into two heterogeneous experimental groups (EG) receiving treatment through STAD model of cooperative learning, and two control groups (CG) without any treatment. To recognize the entry behaviors of the participants, pretests were run. Then, the same educational content was taught to both groups during an educational term. Furthermore, in order to disclose the effect of treatment, a critical thinking post-test similar to the pretest but in rearranged order in options and items, and a motivation post-test were administered at the end of the instruction. The results obtained from the statistical analysis of the scores showed that cooperative learning has a significant effect on the critical thinking and motivation of the participants. The findings of the study are beneficial for EFL learners to improve their small group capabilities.

The Relationship Between Cooperative Learning, Cultural Intelligence, EFL Motivation and Students’ Performance: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach

“…These findings are in line with other studies that previously demonstrated the significant effects of cooperative learning on students’ motivation (Alghamdy, 2019; Bećirović et al, 2022; Gashti, 2021; S. H. J. Liu & Lan, 2016; Lynn Brown, 2021; Moghaddam & Heidari, 2018; Nazari et al, 2021; Neo et al, 2012; Ning & Hornby, 2014; Quinn, 2006). However, some studies have indicated that cooperative learning improves only intrinsic motivation (Lynn Brown, 2021) but not other aspects of motivation (Ning & Hornby, 2014).…”

“…However, she exposed students to real-life problems that could positively impact their motivation and achievement. Other studies also demonstrated that cooperative learning positively influences learning vocabulary (Gashti, 2021), oral skill (Moghaddam & Heidari, 2018), critical thinking (Nazari et al, 2021), and self-efficacy in the EFL classroom (Saunders-Wyndham & Smith, 2020). Possible explanations for discrepancies in research findings include the fact that people from different cultures cooperate in different ways (Phuong-Mai et al, 2009) and that major complicated relationships exist between culture and the social components of cooperative group activity (Ghahraman & Tamimy, 2017).…”

“…These studies aid educators in developing and implementing effective educational practices that maximize students’ potential and development. Hence, studies have proved that cooperative learning significantly improves EFL motivation (Moghaddam & Heidari, 2018; Nazari et al, 2021). They have also shown that cooperative learning has a significant positive effect on intrinsic motivation (Lynn Brown, 2021; Ning & Hornby, 2014) but not on other dimensions of motivation in a tertiary-level EFL classroom.…”

“…Cooperative learning also significantly impacts EFL learners’ achievement (Yanti, 2021), oral skill performance (Moghaddam & Heidari, 2018), vocabulary learning (Gashti, 2021; S. H. J. Liu & Lan, 2016), self-efficacy (Saunders-Wyndham & Smith, 2020) and critical thinking skills (Nazari et al, 2021). Moreover, cooperative language learning empowers EFL learners to be brave enough to speak in the target language by offering a democratic, peaceful and non-threatening setting (Zhou, 2012).…”

Kolaborasi Model PBL Dan Model STAD dalam Pembelajaran Ekonomi

“…Salah satu model cooperative learning yang terbukti meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir kritis adalah model Student Team Achievement Divisions (STAD) (Nazari, 2021;Kpiranyam et al, 2021;Supratman, Sirad, & Putri, 2021). Model Student Team Achievement Divisions (STAD) merupakan salah satu model cooperative learning yang paling sederhana sehingga sangat cocok digunakan bagi para guru yang baru menggunakan pendekatan pembelajaran kooperatif selain itu model ini juga sangat mudah untuk diadaptasi karena telah banyak digunakan dalam pembelajaran di bidang matematika, sains, ilmu pengetahuan sosial, bahasa, teknik, dan subjek lainnya (Casey & Fernandez-Rio, 2019).…”