The Effect of Using Exchangeable and Cooperative Teaching Methods on Sixth Grade Students’ Achievement in English and their Reflection on their Social and Psychological Skills

Abstract

This study aimed at identifying the effect of using exchangeable and cooperative teaching techniques on the sixth grade students’ achievement in English and its reflection on their social and psychological skills. The sample of the study consisted of (220) students (105) males and (115) females. The sample was divided into three groups; each of which is composed of two classes one for boys and the other for girls. The first experimental group -73 male and female students- was taught a unit using the exchangeable method. Meanwhile the second experimental group -76 male and female students -was taught the same unit by using the cooperative method whereas the control group -71 male and female students- was taught the same unit by using the traditional method. The results showed that there were statistical differences between the means of the students’ pre and post achievements in favor of the teaching methods-the cooperative method - for the post achievement. Additionally, they showed that there were statistical differences between the means of the students’ pre and post achievements in their social skills due to the cooperative method and psychological skills due to the exchangeable method.