PROBLEMS IN GROUP WORK ACTIVITIES OF STUDENTS IN NON-MAJOR ENGLISH CLASSES

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The study was carried out to investigate students’ attitudes and difficulties through group work activities in English classes. The results showed that students had different viewpoints about group work; however, most of them were interested in working in a group and considered it an effective way to improve their language skills. In particular, 33% of the students were fond of this type of work and 49% of them liked it. Nine percent of students expressed little interest and 7% showed neutral concern about group work, only 2% of the students reported having a negative attitude. The findings also demonstrated that students experienced various problems when they were involved in group work like overuse of native language, arguments, losing face or being controlled, shy... From the study, it is suggested some significant modifications for more successful implementation of group work activities.