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41 Issues and Ideas in Education Vol. 3, No. 1 March 2015 pp. 49–53 DOI: 10.15415/iie.2015.31004 Cooperative Integrated Reading Composition (Circ): Improving Achievement in English Writing Composition Among Seventh Graders MADHU GUPTA 1 AND JYOTI AHUJA 2 1 Professor, Department of Education, M.D.U Rohtak-124001 Rohtak, Haryana, India 2 Assistant Professor, Vaish College of Education Rohtak-124001 Rohtak, Haryana, India E-mail : [email protected] Received: Janruary 27, 2015| Revised: Janruary 28, 2015| Accepted: March 11, 2015 Published online: March 30, 2015 The Author(s) 2015. This article is published with open access at www.chitkara.edu.in/publications Abstract: Cooperative learning strategies have occupied a prominent place among language learning methodologies. This study quantitatively validates the effect of the Cooperative Learning Approach-Cooperative Integrated Reading Composition (CIRC) on the Writing Composition Achievement in English among seventh graders. Cooperative Learning was compared with conventional teaching learning classroom structure using an experimental design. 140 students of seventh class were randomly selected out of which 70 students formed Experimental Group (E) and 70 students formed Control Group (C). Writing Composition Achievement Test in English and Instructional Material were developed by the investigators themselves. Whole teaching - learning process was carried out for eight weeks only. At the end of the experiment, Writing Composition Achievement test in English was given to the subjects. Data were analyzed by using t-test. The findings revealed that Experimental Group outscored significantly Control Group on post-test showing the obvious supremacy of Co-operative Learning Technique (CIRC) over Conventional Method of teaching. It was concluded that co-operative learning is an effective approach which need to be incorporated in teaching Writing Composition to improve writing skill. Keywords: Co-operative Learning Strategy (CIRC), Writing Composition Achievement 1. INTRODUCTION Cooperative learning is an instructional strategy based on the human instinct of cooperation. It is the utilization of the psychological aspects of cooperation
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BIG ROCK EXPLORATION has worked on wind energy projects in over 20 states providing boots on the ground, operations and drill contractor management for geotechnical drilling programs, geophysical surveys, and geological hazard investigations. In 2015, an engineering design company, who works for these firms, needed assistance completing geotechnical field investigations on two sites in Oklahoma and Texas. Due to the engineering firm being engaged in a high volume of similar wind energy projects at that time, they would not have been able to provide internal staff to undertake these specific programs.
Good field data collection is a critical component for the proper design engineering of wind turbine foundations. Big Rock is well versed in geotechnical and geological data collection and geotechnical instrument installation necessary for successful project completion.
Big Rock worked with the engineering firm to provide field staff for upwards of five continuous weeks to meet the project demands. As part of the geotechnical field investigation, each site required over 75 borings drilled, instrument installation at several locations, and geophysical surveys conducted. Big Rock staff supplied operations and drill contractor management while providing the geological expertise the engineering firm needed to provide accurate soil logging, sample collection, and potential geotechnical hazard recognition.
The engineering firm was able to complete their geotechnical investigations on time and on budget and maintain their clients’ construction schedules and deadlines. Whether working with a new client for the first time or a long-established partner, Big Rock delivers impactful, client-driven outcomes with an approach that is technical, tailored, efficient, and safe.
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CLIENTMajor Developer
LOCATIONOK & TX, US
TIMELINE2015
INDUSTRYRenewable Energy
WINDENERGYC A S E S T U D Y
