ASSESSING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF COLLABORATIVE LEARNING DURING SOPHOMOE ENGLISH CLASSROOM: THE CASE OF SECOND YEAR ENGLISH MAJOR STUDENTS AT BULE HORA UNIVERSITY

Abstract

The main purpose of the study was to increase students’ participation through collaborative learning during Sophomore English classroom in case of second year English Major Students at Bule Hora University. The study used a descriptive survey method that involves quantitative and qualitative methods. Questionnaire and observation were used to gather the necessary data for the study.38 second year English Major Students and 3 English language teachers were used as the target population of the study. Purposive sampling technique was employed to select teachers. Comprehensive sampling method was also used to select students. Thus, descriptive statistics such as frequencies and percentages were employed in analyzing the quantitative data. The qualitative data were analyzed and reported essay form. The findings of the study showed that students haven't a good participate and interest in collaborative learning, lack of motivation, lack of self- esteem and confidence, students haven't smooth relation with the others. Based on the finding, it is recommended that create smooth relation with others, they should develop the interest of effective collaborative and to make students effectiveness in collaborative learning, teachers should design regular programs for group practice.