The implementation of cooperative learning strategies in English language teaching classes

The main purpose of this study is to examine the factors that influence English language instructors' decision to implement cooperative learning strategies. Cooperative learning method is considered as one of the most efficient learning methods. The outcomes of implementation cooperative learning method have proven to have many advantages in many fields of subject. Cooperative learning is a group-based instructional strategy designed to supplement the lecture-based classroom. Used extensively in the elementary and secondary levels since the 1960's and in higher education since the 1990's, cooperative learning has a rich history of theory, research, and practice related to adult education. The literature review is supported by the analysis conducted for the study. At the end of the study, it was found out that cooperation learning is not generally used in classrooms by instructors. As a result the findings of the research suggest that instructors do not use cooperative learning methods as frequently as they should as they lack the education for this method. Key words: Cooperative learning strategies, Group-based learning, Teaching English