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ITL - International Journal of Applied LinguisticsVol. 143/144 (2004) ► pp.1–35
Vol. 143/144 (2004) ► pp.1–35
Cooperative Learning in Italian Secondary School
an Action Research project.
Emilia Di Martino | Istiruto Universitario ‘s. Orsola Benincasa‘ – Napoli, Universita degli Studi ‘Federico II’ – Napoli, Italia
This paper presents the results of an Action Research project aimed at exploring (1) the possibility of implementing Cooperative Learning and (2) the possible benefits of doing so in the author’s specific teaching situation at Upper Secondary level in Italy.
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