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Effects of Cooperative Learning on the Enhancement of Listening Comprehension in EFL

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This paper reports a quasi-experimental, action-research study on the use of cooperative learning to enhance listening comprehension skills in English at an English teacher education program in Chile. The study aimed to improve fourth-year students’ advanced listening competencies by incorporating a series of cooperative listening activities over one semester. Data were gathered through a pre-test at the beginning and a post-test at the end of the intervention. The action-research component guided the design, implementation, and reflection on the cooperative strategies used. Results showed that students in the experimental group strengthened their listening skills compared to their pre-test performance and outperformed students in the control group. The findings suggest that cooperative learning can effectively improve advanced learners’ listening skills.

Source: PROFILE Issues in Teachers Professional Development

DOI: 10.15446/profile.v28n1.117274

Authors: Erika De la Barra, Sylvia Veloso

Institution: Universidad de Santiago de Chile

Language: English

Topic: EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning

Subfield: Language and Linguistics

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Universidad de Santiago de Chile