ASSESSING STUDENTS’ ORAL PROFICIENCY IN COOPERATIVE LEARNING (CEFR framework)

Abstract

This article discusses the method in which foreign language teachers can check how well students speak when they work cooperatively. We looked at how teachers can assess students' oral proficiency using a framework called the Common Eurapean Framework of Reference for languages(CEFR).The study has several parts.The theoretical part is devoted to the literature review on the topic of oral proficiency development,application of cooperative learning strategies and CEFR standards. The experimental part of the study consists of analyzing a survey of university teachers on their attitudes towards this topic. The results of the study are important practically and theoretically,since the study shows that the topic of assessing oral proficiency within cooperative learning settings is an interesting topic for teachers. Some demonstrated the interest in the aids in the form of a rubric that was developed by authors to address this need.Several teachers also expressed a desire to participate in workshops devoted to cooperative learning.