Appendix “B”

Questionnaire to Students.
Dear students,

This questionnaire serves as a data collection tool for a research work conducted at
the department of English in ENSB.It seeks to find out your perceptions towards using
collaborative learning strategy to enhance your critical thinking skills.Your answers
will be kept anonymous and used only for research purposes. Please tick (✔) the
appropriate box (es) or provide the full answer when necessary.

Section one: General information

1.What is your age ?

…………years.

2.How long have you been studying English so far?

………..years.

3.How do you describe your level in English ?

Very good-Good-Average- Below average.

Section two:
1/Do you think the teacher teaching methods and strategies affect your learning
performance .

Yes. No.

If yes.Please
explain…………………………………………………………………………………
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2/Which of the following teaching strategies you prefer to learn through?

a.Students’presentations b. Group work c.Individual work d. Lecturing

3/ Do your teachers use “collaborative learning strategy “to develop the lesson

Yes. No
? If yes,how often?

Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always

4/ Which of the following skills you develop most when learning collaboratively?

a.Responsibility.

b. Problem solving .

c.Cooperation .

d.Peer and self-assessement.

e.Thinking critically .

5/ According to you, what are the main abilities of a critical thinker ?

a.Evaluate information in a systematic way .

b.Analyze ideas and arguments.

c.Effectively solve problems and make informed decisions.

d.Make judgements and reach conclusions based on evidence.

6/Do you consider yourself a critical thinker?

Yes No

Please clarify
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7/Do your teachers focus on developing your ability to think critically and focus on its
importance during the course?

Yes No

Please clarify ………………………. ...

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8/ Critical thinking is at the heart of modern education .Why according to

you?...................................................................................................................................
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9/ According to you ,how does Collaborative learning help you foster your high level
thinking skills?

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Thank you for your collaboration.