Abstract
Group work (GW) has been at the center of research for many years, and several positive attributes have been linked to its implementation in English language teaching (ELT) classrooms. This study explores Kuwaiti students’ views on the benefits and difficulties of GW in their general English and English for specific purposes (ESP) courses. A mixed-method approach, involving both qualitative and quantitative data, was implemented, and 290 individuals responded to the questionnaire of which 22 were interviewed. All participants were students in one of the only two public higher education institutions in Kuwait: Kuwait University (KU) or the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training (PAAET). The findings revealed that the majority of students agreed that GW presented ample benefits for their learning journey, and some of those positive attributes surpassed the education realm into their social and professional realms. However, the findings also showed a few negative issues raised about GW implementation.
Highlights
English language teaching and learning have been the center of extensive research in Kuwait
According to the Ministry of Education (2016) in Kuwait, students graduating from grade 12 should be at the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
The findings indicated that the majority of students believed group work facilitated their learning; they benefited in other areas, such as by building their collaborative abilities
Summary
English language teaching and learning have been the center of extensive research in Kuwait. Even today many students graduating from school and entering the tertiary level continue to face difficulties in English. Their practical and oral abilities do not fall within the intended target level. The aim of this study is to explore group work as a teaching method that could promote better communicative learning outcomes. It examines any possible disadvantages in implementing group work at different public colleges in Kuwait
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