Research Article

The Role of Collaboration in the Improvement of Foreign Language Learners’ Listening Skill

Volume: 6 Number: 2 December 30, 2024
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The Role of Collaboration in the Improvement of Foreign Language Learners’ Listening Skill

Abstract

Listening skill has generally been approached as an individual activity, often treated as a passive, silent part of language classrooms where learners mostly sit and listen during listening exercises. This approach limits the effectiveness of listening skill development. In contrast, collaborative listening has emerged as a trending approach in recent years, and many educators support its use to create a more engaging learning experience. In that regard, this study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of collaborative listening activities in enhancing listening skills among Turkish EFL learners. A mixed-method research design was employed. The quantitative data was collected using pre- and post-tests to assess the impact of collaboration on listening improvement. The qualitative data was gathered through semi-structured interviews to explore participants’ views toward collaborative listening activities. The data analysis showed significant improvement in the listening skills of those engaged in collaborative listening activities. Furthermore, interviews revealed the cognitive, affective, and social benefits of collaborative listening.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Language Studies (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

December 16, 2024

Publication Date

December 30, 2024

Submission Date

October 15, 2024

Acceptance Date

November 1, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 6 Number: 2

APA
Karataş, A., & Ergenekon Emir, S. (2024). The Role of Collaboration in the Improvement of Foreign Language Learners’ Listening Skill. Alman Dili Ve Kültürü Araştırmaları Dergisi, 6(2), 85-115. https://doi.org/10.55143/alkad.1567966
AMA
1.Karataş A, Ergenekon Emir S. The Role of Collaboration in the Improvement of Foreign Language Learners’ Listening Skill. Alman Dili ve Kültürü Araştırmaları Dergisi. 2024;6(2):85-115. doi:10.55143/alkad.1567966
Chicago
Karataş, Ayşe, and Sevinç Ergenekon Emir. 2024. “The Role of Collaboration in the Improvement of Foreign Language Learners’ Listening Skill”. Alman Dili Ve Kültürü Araştırmaları Dergisi 6 (2): 85-115. https://doi.org/10.55143/alkad.1567966.
EndNote
Karataş A, Ergenekon Emir S (December 1, 2024) The Role of Collaboration in the Improvement of Foreign Language Learners’ Listening Skill. Alman Dili ve Kültürü Araştırmaları Dergisi 6 2 85–115.
IEEE
[1]A. Karataş and S. Ergenekon Emir, “The Role of Collaboration in the Improvement of Foreign Language Learners’ Listening Skill”, Alman Dili ve Kültürü Araştırmaları Dergisi, vol. 6, no. 2, pp. 85–115, Dec. 2024, doi: 10.55143/alkad.1567966.
ISNAD
Karataş, Ayşe - Ergenekon Emir, Sevinç. “The Role of Collaboration in the Improvement of Foreign Language Learners’ Listening Skill”. Alman Dili ve Kültürü Araştırmaları Dergisi 6/2 (December 1, 2024): 85-115. https://doi.org/10.55143/alkad.1567966.
JAMA
1.Karataş A, Ergenekon Emir S. The Role of Collaboration in the Improvement of Foreign Language Learners’ Listening Skill. Alman Dili ve Kültürü Araştırmaları Dergisi. 2024;6:85–115.
MLA
Karataş, Ayşe, and Sevinç Ergenekon Emir. “The Role of Collaboration in the Improvement of Foreign Language Learners’ Listening Skill”. Alman Dili Ve Kültürü Araştırmaları Dergisi, vol. 6, no. 2, Dec. 2024, pp. 85-115, doi:10.55143/alkad.1567966.
Vancouver
1.Ayşe Karataş, Sevinç Ergenekon Emir. The Role of Collaboration in the Improvement of Foreign Language Learners’ Listening Skill. Alman Dili ve Kültürü Araştırmaları Dergisi. 2024 Dec. 1;6(2):85-115. doi:10.55143/alkad.1567966