0Chirchik State Pedagogical University Current Issues of Modern Philology and Linguodidactics
Staatliche Pädagogische Universität Chirchik Aktuelle Fragen der modernen Philologie und Linguodidaktik
EXPLORING THE BENEFITS OF PAIR AND GROUP WORK ACTIVITIES
IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING
Go'zal Dilshodovna Norova
Student, Chirchik state pedagogical university
guzalnorova2004@gmail.com Scientific adviser: Elvina Reshatovna Kenjali
An EFL teacher, Chirchik state pedagogical university kenjelya18@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
There is no doubt that working in pairs or groups provides students and pupils with the opportunity to interact with a different large number of people and learn from each another. It also encourages cooperation which helps students and pupils get along in class and is able to reduce the number of student outbursts, too. Moreover, group work can be a beneficial method to motivate students and pupils, encourage active learning, and develop critical-thinking, communication, and decision-making skills.
Keywords: pair work, group work, individualism, activities, groupings, effective methods, motivation, individualised instruction.
АННОТАЦИЯ
Несомненно, работа в паре или группах предоставляет студентам и учащимся возможность взаимодействовать с различным большим количеством людей и учиться друг у друга. Он также поощряет сотрудничество, которое помогает студентам и учащимся получать вместе в классе и может уменьшить число студенческих вспышек, также. Кроме того, групповая работа может быть полезным методом для мотивации учащихся и учащихся, поощрения активного обучения и развития навыков критического мышления, общения и принятия решений.
Ключевые слова: работа в паре, работа в группе, индивидуализм, мероприятия, группировки, эффективные методы, мотивация, индивидуальное обучение.
INTRODUCTION
Group work provides students with the opportunity to acquire abilities like as leadership, decision-making, and collaboration, all of which are essential in the
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workplace. Because students have the opportunity to develop these skills via group work, it is very important for students to engage in group projects. Bertrand (2020) believes that working in pairs and in small groups both provide a lot of benefits to the individual. [3]
The first benefit is that they provide pupils additional chances to express their thoughts and ideas.
When it comes to the second benefit, they make it possible to alter the pace of the lesson in a number of different ways.
If we consider the third benefit, it is important to mention that they make it feasible for students to have conversations with each and every other member of the group. When it comes to the fourth point, they train students on how to accept leadership positions and how to follow the lead of others, in addition to the instructor. In conclusion, they make it possible to conduct excellent observations of the children, to move about the classroom, and to pay great attention to the language that is being produced by the students.
On the other hand, in the context of group work, loudness and a lack of discipline provide a number of obstacles, despite the fact that these issues are often more difficult for the instructor than they are for the students.
LITERATURE AND REVIEW AND METHODOLOGY
According to the findings of a research that was carried out by Khusanova (2022), instructors might find that pair work and group work are effective methods for promoting student engagement. [7] Individual work, on the other hand, is easy to evaluate and often appeals to students who have interpersonal intelligences. When you are a teacher, it is essential to know what kinds of supports to provide for your students in each circumstance, and it is also essential to modify the groups of your students based on the objectives and the context of the activity. In addition, Brown (1994) advocates for the use of small group work and pair work, claiming that students often engage in peer correction during these activities, which is more effective than instructors constantly correcting pupils. [4] In addition, Dunne and Bennet (1990) consider this exercise to be a chance for students to connect with one another and gain knowledge from their classmates. [5] During this exercise, the students have the opportunity to assist one another without feeling humiliated. It was also reported by McDonough (2004) that "...learners may feel less anxious and more confident when interacting with peers during pair or small group activities as opposed to when they are participating in whole-class discussions." (page 208). [8]
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RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
Inspiring and engaging students and learners, fostering active learning, and cultivating crucial critical-thinking, decision-making, and communication skills may all be accomplished via collaborative work, which can serve as an effective method. On the other hand, if there is not sufficient preparation and help, collaborative work may be a source of frustration for students, learners, and teachers, and it may also convey the sense that it is not productive.
There are advantages and disadvantages to working in groups: Advantages.
Initially, there is a possibility that the quantity of learner speech will increase, and moreover, the variety of speech acts may increase. In addition, there is a possibility that the training will be more individualised, which will lead to increased motivation and the development of abilities in working together among the pupils.
Disadvantages.
Participating in activities that involve pairs or groups is not something that every child enjoys doing. As a result of the decreased probability of pupils obtaining harsh feedback, there are some people who prefer to work directly with their competent teacher. Additionally, students who are reserved or shy may find these types of interactions to be disappointing since they may be excluded from engaging in them.
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, students and learners learn a very essential life skill via the use of pair work and group work in the classroom. This talent is the ability to collaborate with other individuals. Additionally, it teaches kids how to share their knowledge and talents with one another and how to trade information in an equitable manner. It is possible for students to greatly enhance their study skills and become more effective by working in pairs or smaller groups. As a result of this, students are able to get more absorbed in the process of learning since the typical speed of the lesson begins to shift, and the students themselves become the centre of attention. Students and pupils have the opportunity to acquire process skills that are essential for processing information, analysing, and finding solutions to problems through the use of group work. Additionally, they are able to acquire management skills through the utilisation of roles within groups, as well as analysis skills that are involved in evaluating alternatives through the process of making decisions regarding their group's final answer.
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Chirchiq davlat pedagogika universiteti Zamonaviy filologiya va lingvodidaktikaning dolzarb masalalari
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