Using Cooperative Learning In Teaching Critical Thinking In Reading

Abstract

Abstract:This study investigates how cooperative learning facilitates students in learning critical thinking in reading and to find out the benefits and challenges during the implementation of cooperative learning in one vocational school in Cimahi. A case study is utilized by using instruments of classroom observations, questionnaires, semi structured interview and students' written tests. The findings show that the implementation of cooperative learning facilitates students develop their critical thinking and enhance critical thinking dispositions in reading. Three features which contribute to the development of students' critical thinking in reading are: the encouragement of student-student interaction; the provision of group purposes; and the provision of stimulus to the students' development of thought and ideas. The aforementioned features promote benefits which involved higher motivation and involvement, increased opportunity for language use, and developed interpersonal relationship. Nevertheless, these benefits are constrained by the availability of time, students' English proficiency, and students' contribution to the groupwork. It is recommended that further researchers conduct the similar study in a longer period to make sure that the key elements of cooperative learning are well-structured.

Effect of Cooperative Learning Strategies on Students’ Critical Thinking Skills; Interpretation and Analysis at Higher Secondary Level

“…This interaction helped the students of this study to become better ___________________________________________________________________________ critical thinkers. Devi et al, (2015) conducted a study in Indonesia in a vocational school and implemented three cooperative learning strategies: jigsaw, think-pair-share, and structured controversy. The researchers found cooperative learning helpful in promoting interaction and resultantly developing critical thinking among students.…”

“…Students' face-to-face interaction promotes critical thinking (Fahim & Eslamdoost, 2014;Ten Dam & Volman, 2004). Group discussions are effective in stimulating and developing ideas which is the first requirement of critical thinking (Devi et al, 2015). Critical thinking of the students can be enhanced through cooperative learning, as in cooperative learning students have a chance of group discussion, evaluating and synthesizing the information, evaluating the solution as students are responsible for their learning (Garcha, & Kumar, 2015).…”

“…Critical thinking of the students can be enhanced through cooperative learning, as in cooperative learning students have a chance of group discussion, evaluating and synthesizing the information, evaluating the solution as students are responsible for their learning (Garcha, & Kumar, 2015). Cooperative learning promotes interaction among students which helps develop critical thinking (Castle, 2014;Devi et al, 2015).…”

Cooperative Learning and Critical Thinking in Face to Face and Online Environments

“…In line with some authors, the Think-Pair-Share and Jigsaw techniques were found effective in increasing the interaction between students as they had more opportunities to share their ideas and what they had learnt with their peers, accomplishing the tasks together. Therefore, the students' active participation was also enhanced and helped to sharp the thinking and problem-solving skills [52,53], among others.…”

Teacher Supervision as an Improvement in the Quality of Education

“…Therefore, students will contribute to their community and can help make their regions better places to live. In addition, through education, students are also able to learn more friendlily and develop good relationships with their peers through cooperation in various types of learning (Altun, 2015;Devi, Musthafa, & Gustine, 2015;Mohammad, 2018). This can be achieved easily if students are guided by professional teachers (Adnot, Dee, & Katz, 2017;Borroughs, 2019;Sirait, 2016).…”