Cooperative learning in reading comprehension at Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo

Abstract

The objective of this research project is to determine the relationship between Cooperative Learning and Reading Comprehension with students at Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo. This research had a qualitative-quantitative approach. It is an experimental research and it was developed into English classes. The A2 students were the population who belong to the Language Center at ESPOCH. It was a bibliographic and field research because an extensive research was done by reading several books and articles in relation to each variable. The instruments used for this research were a pre-test and a post-test that were applied to assess the effectiveness of the application. To verify the hypothesis of this research test was used. The results showed that Cooperative Learning enhance reading comprehension. It is concluded that the students had a significant improvement in reading comprehension after the application of Cooperative Learning.