THE ROLE OF COLLABORATIVE LEARNING IN IMPROVING STUDENTS’ COMMUNICATION AND TEAMWORK SKILLS

Abstract

This study shows the impact of collaborative learning on the development of communication and teamwork skills among secondary school students in a Presidential school in Jizzakh. The participants were 24 seventh-grade students from two parallel classes, 7 Green and 7 Blue, each consisting of 12 students. Over a four-week intervention, students engaged in collaborative learning strategies, including group projects, peer discussions, and problem-solving tasks. Data were collected through classroom observations, student surveys, and reflective journals. Findings revealed notable improvements in students’ ability to articulate ideas, negotiate roles, and engage in effective teamwork. The study concludes that collaborative learning is a powerful methodology for enhancing essential 21st-century competencies and recommends its integration into modern classroom practice.

Keywords

Collaborative learning, Communication skills, Teamwork, Secondary education, Grade 7 students, Presidential school, Group projects, Peer discussions, Problem-solving tasks, 21st-century competencies, Student engagement, Classroom interaction.