A Study of Collaborative Learning Strategies’ Effectiveness in Mastering Arabic Language among Students in Higher Education

The study aims to examine how student engagement with the course content, activities, and peer interactions is associated with the use of collaborative learning approaches for enhancing oral and written communication. The study applied quantitative method to analyze data based on language proficiency scores of the learners in addition to survey responses retrieved from the students. The study shows that collaborative learning activities lead to increased student engagement and thus improved language learning. Students indicated that group work offered them a chance for peer contact, reduced language pressure, and a positive learning atmosphere. Nevertheless, certain difficulties, including students’ diverse language skills in groups, were also discussed. Therefore, this study realize that the integration of collaborative learning to the language curricula could enhance the achievements of the Arabic language students. Suggestions for educators are to create tasks that require engagement, increase motivation, and provide students with a sense of belonging. Additional studies are advised to focus on the part played by external factors and the extended impacts of collaborative learning on language learning.