Theory and Practice in Language Studies, Vol 1, No 1 (2011), 115-118, Jan 2011
doi:10.4304/tpls.1.1.115-118

An Application of Collaborative Learning in a CALL Website Construction

Ji Song

Abstract


Rationale and features of collaborative learning and a CALL website construction is discussed to verify the validity of the application of collaborative learning in foreign language teaching. It shows that collaborative learning can effectively promote learners to communicate with others and enhance their abilities to solve problems with the support to group members. Thus it can improve the development of creative thinking and train lifelong learning skills.


Keywords


collaborative learning; CALL; website

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