DEVELOPMENT OF A COOPERATIVE LEARNING MODEL FOR PROMOTING EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE IN UNIVERSITY ENGLISH LEARNING

Abstract

The aims of this study are as follows: (1) to study the definition, and characteristics of emotional intelligence among university students; (2) to develop the cooperative learning model for enhancing emotional intelligence among university students; and (3) to evaluate the effectiveness of the cooperative learning model for enhancing emotional intelligence among university students. The sample were freshmen from non-English-related majors at Chengdu University of Information Technology. In this study, the research instruments were semi-structured interview questionnaire, an Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire, and the cooperative learning model for promoting Emotional Intelligence. The statistical methods included the mean, standard deviation (SD), and GLM repeated measures ANOVA. Based on voluntary participation, 50 students were randomized into experimental group (n=25) and control group (n=25). The results of this research were as follows: 1) emotional intelligence among university students was composed of 5 components: intrapersonal skills, interpersonal skills, stress management, adaptability, and general mood; 2) a cooperative learning model was developed that consisted of four steps: lead-in, guided exploration and explanation, activity applying, and comprehensive evaluation and conclusion; 3) the cooperative learning model was effective in promote emotional intelligence among university students; (3.1) the emotional intelligence of university students after receiving the cooperative learning model and after the follow up period was significantly higher than before the experiment at the.05 level and (3.2) the emotional intelligence of university students after receiving the cooperative learning model and after the follow up period was significantly higher than that of those in the control group at the .05 level.

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