Cooperative learning remains an important tool for English as a Second Language (ESL)/English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers and learners interested in achieving success. However, the review of the effects of cooperative learning on the writing aspect of ESL students is scarce. Therefore, this review was conducted with the aim of systematically exploring the effects of cooperative learning in ESL students’ writing skills. A total of 340 articles were obtained from four databases, including ProQuest, ERIC, Scopus, and Google Scholar. Following the application of a set of inclusion and exclusion criteria, 330 articles were discarded, leaving 10 articles for consideration in this review. The results indicate that cooperative learning improves ESL student’s writing skills by creating a chance for them to develop cooperation skills, group members acting as a source of motivation for others, group work encouraging students to work independently without the teacher’s intervention and creating a more relaxed and friendly learning environment. Challenges include the drawbacks created by those who may want to dominate the group and quiet students feeling uncomfortable in the cooperation process. Forming small groups can help in solving most of the drawbacks.
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To Cite this Article: Edward, F., & Hashim, H. (2022). Effect of Cooperative Learning on ESL Students’ Writing Skills: A Systematic Review. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 12(11), 1855 – 1865.
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