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Description
Collaborative learning and learner engagement are gaining prominence in English language education in Vietnam. Learner engagement is recognized as vital for effective teaching and learning (Chiu, 2022) and it can be enhanced through collaborative learning (Bawn, 2007; Law et al., 2017). The use of collaborative learning has a direct influence on different engagement dimensions, in which behavioral engagement was observed to be the most predominant. This interactive workshop explores the increasing emphasis on collaborative learning (CL) and its effects on learner engagement in Vietnamese EFL settings.
This interactive training workshop is designed with a two-fold objective: (1) to increase teachers' awareness of the significance and impacts of collaborative learning on learner engagement in EFL classes, and (2) to explore practical collaborative activities and techniques that potentially maximize learner engagement, in both traditional and online collaborative learning environments.
Participants will engage in hands-on activities and discussions, exploring effective grouping techniques and collaborative activities such as carousel brainstorming, small group discussions, mixed jigsaw, and ICT-based activities. Additionally, it offers practical insights for teachers, trainers and curriculum developers to foster learner engagement through collaborative learning.
Keywords: collaborative learning, learner engagement, EFL learners
