4Ts (Train, Tell, Teach, Test): a cooperative learning approach

Cooperative learning involves students collaborating in small groups, with peer support, to achieve shared learning objectives. Among the widely used cooperative strategies is the Jigsaw method. In this approach, students are initially grouped to discuss a specific section of the material with peers who studied the same content. They then regroup into diverse teams, where each member teaches their assigned segment, enabling the group to comprehend the entire material collectively.
Nevertheless, not all cooperative learning strategies are appropriate for use in different learning settings, including the Jigsaw method. Consequently, modifications are necessary to completely demonstrate the efficacy of a specific cooperative learning strategy applied in a specific learning setting. In the context of a foreign language classroom, extensive reading has been widely practised by learners to foster their confidence in reading and understanding the target language. However, learners are unable to engage with the text with the necessary linguistic proficiency if they are approaching it inappropriately. It is the responsibility of educators to introduce learners to a practical reading method that will ensure effective comprehension of the text. Apparently, cooperative learning approaches have been proven to be applicable in foreign language learning. By integrating cooperative learning into the reading activity in the foreign language classroom, 4Ts (Train, Tell, Teach, Test), a new approach to cooperative learning, offers a series of ideas with a particular integration of teamwork and literacy, which is believed to have contributed to the development of foreign language literacy instruction.