The Benefits of Collaborative Leaning to Enhance Student-Centered Approach on Reading Comprehension

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the benefits of implementing the Collaborative Learning  Strategy, it also aims to examine whether the Collaborative Learning Strategy could enhance Student-Centered approach on Reading Comprehension. This  research employed both quantitative and qualitative research design  as a mode of inquiry. The data were collected  through using testing, observation, and questionnaire. Additionally, the quantitative data   were analyzed using the software program SPSS and the qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis theory. Thirty students of English Language Department at University of Derna in their first year participated in the study. The results revealed that the experimental group students, who were instructed using the Collaborative Learning Strategy, had improved in their levels. The research findings also indicated that the Student-Centered Approach could be enhanced  in some way.