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ABSTRACT

Received 27 Apr 2017
Revised 06 Nov 2017

Accepted 30 Mar 2018

The paper is a snapshot of the current practice of collaborative learning in English for Academic Purposes writing classes at National Economics University to show the effectiveness of collaborative learning activities in these classes. This action research shows that teachers in this situation become facilitators who give guides when needed. They take note of how students participate into the activities as well as how students explain, give comments, ask their peers questions, and answer questions raised by their peers. Besides, with collaborative learning activities, learning takes place in a less face-threatening atmosphere with academic assistance from similar-age peers. The learning process is shifted from a passive reception to a more active process when students have chances to be involved more in discussing, negotiating and arguing.

Keywords

Action research, collaborative learning, EAP writing class, peer learning

Cited as: Thuy, P.T.T., 2018. Teaching practice collaborative learning in English for academic purposes writing classes at Vietnam National Economics University. Can Tho University Journal of Science. 54(2): 84-89.