The Comparison of the Difficulties between Cooperative Learning and Traditional Teaching Methods in College English Teachers

The main purpose of this study was to introduce how a college English teacher conducted cooperative learning techniques and compared them with the traditional teaching methods. In this study the teacher as a researcher employed cooperative learning strategies: Students Teams-Achievement Divisions (STAD). Jigsaw II, Number Head Together, and Learning Together (LT). The researcher employed a qualitative approach with on-site observations, interviews, and reflections instructions to understand the effectiveness of teaching in EFL cooperative learning classroom. Based on the empirical findings from cooperative learning and traditional teaching methods in EFL classroom, the difficulties were presented to solve the instructional problems and to meet current need effectively in our global society. Finally, the researcher presented considerations and recommendations for implementation of cooperative learning and traditional teaching methods discussed.