Authors : Koshal Raj Gautam; Baburam Bhandari

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 8 - August

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25aug1626

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Abstract : This study explores collaborative learning from the perspectives of teachers and students in secondary English Language Teaching (ELT) classrooms. Adopting a survey research design, data were collected from 30 teachers and 60 students in institutional schools within Siddharthanagar Municipality through a close-ended questionnaire. The study aimed to investigate their perceptions of collaborative learning and identify commonly practiced activities that promote it. The findings revealed that group work, project work, think-pair-share, role play, and simulation were the most frequently employed techniques. Both teachers and students acknowledged that collaborative learning enhances students’ understanding, communication skills, and active participation in the classroom. Furthermore, teachers emphasized the importance of creating supportive and inclusive learning environments, while students highlighted the value of meaningful engagement and teamwork. The study concludes that collaborative learning is a vital approach for improving language learning outcomes at the secondary level and recommends its wider adoption in ELT classrooms.

Keywords : Collaborative Learning, English Language Teaching, Teachers’ Perspectives, Students’ Perceptions, Secondary Education.

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