Group-Work Dynamics: Its effects on EFL IELTS Candidates’ Structural Accuracy and Self-Regulation

Group-work dynamics has been assumed to explain a great part of impact in language learningand teaching in specific contexts or for particular skills. In the same vein, structural accuracy hasbeen significant in foreign language learning. Today, foreign language learning is not limited tothe classroom environment. In addition, it encompasses the learner’s lives, so that selfregulation’srole seems to be prominent. Accordingly, this study explored the effect of groupworkdynamics on EFL IELTS candidates’ structural accuracy and self-regulation. The findingsof this quasi-experimental mixed-method study revealed that group-work dynamics did not havea significant effect on the structural accuracy and self-regulation of the participants. Overall, asthe analysis of the open-ended questions confirmed, the employment of Group-work Dynamicswas not appealing to the students as they emphasized that learning grammatical points andstructural notes requires more control of the teacher rather than peers. Moreover, theyhighlighted that they believed that group work and other tasks need to be practiced in aconversation class to enhance the speaking skill.