소집단 협동학습이 학습동기와 영어 듣기능력 향상에 미치는 영향

The effects of the small group cooperation activities on learning motivation and English listening proficiency

This study is to investigate the effects of the small group cooperation activities on various aspects of English learning motivation and listening proficiency of Korean university students. The relationship learning motivation and listening proficiency was examined, Also the small group cooperation activity and listening proficiency did. It was also explored that how learning motivation was influenced by the small group cooperation activity. The participants completed English learning motivation questionnaire and the small group cooperation activity questionnaire. They also took TOEIC twice during a semester as measurement of their English listening proficiency. The results of listening proficiency and learning motivation were influenced by the small group cooperation activities. The prominent factors for learning motivation were 'instrumental', achievement, and attitude on foreigners. Except for 'integrative', other factors of motivation were positively affected. Thus, to improve students' learning motivation and English listening proficiency, teachers should encourage students to participate in small group cooperative activities. There was a limitation of research, which was lack of participants, few chance of study. Based on the results, pedagogical suggestions were presented.