The effect of Collaborative learning on developing the skill of Reading English Language of University students in Khartoum State.

Abstract

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of using collaborative learning strategies on developing the reading comprehension skills of Sudan University of Science and Technology students can understand a piece of reading by using Collaborative learning . The researcher used the descriptive analytical approach .The data were collected through the use of the following instruments : a questionnaire for English Language Teachers' staff at university level , a pre- test and post- test for the students from Sudan University of Science and Technology English Department , an interview with some experienced teachers of English language , from Ministry of Education , Khartoum State . The main findings of the study were : Collaborative learning and variation of techniques in reading comprehension are helpful in enhancing reading skills . Collaborative learning has an effective role in developing reading skills . Collaborative learning is efficient in developing reading comprehension skills of learners . It was also, found that students are not efficient in reading comprehension . Moreover, teachers are aware of the advantages of using collaborative learning strategies inside the classroom . In the light of the results mentioned above the researcher recommends the following : Teachers should be trained to qualified themselves to practice collaborative learning and . Teachers should adopt the collaborative learning in teaching reading comprehension . Teachers should select appropriate topics that suit students’ interest to improve reading skills .