Importance of group work for ESL students in Bangladesh : a tertiary level perspective

Abstract

As we have seen, some students find it effective when they work in a group in ESL class. They think it really helps them to improve their English whereas some students find it difficult to work in groups. Therefore, this following paper will be concerned about how people can get help from group studies. The research will be investigating how effective group work can be for ESL learners. It will be focusing on the student’s feelings and responses about group work. It will also include some teachers who are providing help to teach and learn English. My study would include a questionnaire that will include both closed and open-ended questions. The research will include 50 tertiary students from English department and 10 teachers. It will also include the list of activities that involve students to perform in a group and its positive and negative effects on it. It will also include the questionnaires for the teachers to get the idea of having group work in the class and their positive and negative effects on it.