The Effectiveness of the Jigsaw Cooperative Learning Approach in Enhancing Written Communication Skills among form 6 History Students

Abstract

The present work aims to investigate students’ performances in cooperative learning with particular emphasis given to Jigsaw method’s effectiveness in improving written communication skills of Form 6 students in History Education. Taking into consideration a well-grounded literature review from several research studies on this matter, the paper explores the attitudes toward cooperative learning and the Jigsaw method in diverse educational settings. The findings underscore the significant positive impact of cooperative learning approaches on student engagement and communication skills development. Specifically, the study reveals that students exhibit a strong preference for collaborative learning methods like the Jigsaw technique, highlighting its effectiveness in promoting active participation and fostering a conducive learning environment. The results are in favour of the fact that students hold high regard for these modes of learning, indicating how critical they are in ensuring that collaborative learning takes place and equally helps in developing communication skills. Using the results from students’ feedback and empirical evidence, this study provides crucial information on the Jigsaw technique as one of the best ways of excelling students in Form 6 in their written communication skills.