Cooperative learning to enhance oral proficiency

Abstract

This study aims to foster the use of Cooperative Learning strategies and techniques based on depth inquiries that educators, pedagogues have done to enhance oral proficiency. These contemporary inquiries support old theories that have been applied since the 18th Century. This approach helps students to lower anxiety, increase self-confidence and motivation, and to promote equal participation as well. These are elements that teachers and students face as difficulties in the development of oral competence.