Using the Technique of Pair work and Group work teaching to enhance Secondary School Students Motivation in Oral Communication in the Classroom

Abstract

This paper aims to investigate the technique of pair work and group work teaching to enhance secondary school students motivation in classroom oral communication. This technique was neglected in teaching English as foreign language in secondary schools. Two separated questionnaires were designed for both teachers and students of secondary level in Nyala locality to investigate their attitudes and opinions about the technique of pair work and group work application into the classroom. 25 English language teachers were chosen in addition 50 students participated in the investigation. The results revealed that pair work and group work technique has a positive role in enhancing students motivation in oral communication regarding the students participation and the spirit of emulation among them in the classroom. It is recommended that teachers should adopt the technique of teaching pair work and group work in the classrooms for promoting students oral skill in secondary level.