RT info:eu-repo/semantics/masterThesis T1 Collaborative learning as a means for developing interaction in the EFL classroom: A didactic proposal for secondary education A1 González Campos, María A2 Universidad de Valladolid. Facultad de Filosofía y Letras K1 Key competences K1 Linguistic communication competence K1 Communicative skills K1 Interaction K1 Collaborative learning K1 Competencias clave K1 Competencia en comunicación lingüística K1 Destrezas comunicativas K1 Interacción K1 Aprendizaje colaborativo K1 5701.11 Enseñanza de Lenguas AB The arrival of Key Competences into European educational systems not only redefinedthe concept of education but also that of foreign language teaching. In this context, it iscrucial to understand that a language should not be learned but acquired in a naturalcontext where it is used as a vehicle for communication. Linguistic communicationcompetence aims to develop the five communicative skills, among which, recently,interaction has been included. Bearing this in mind, the main aim of this paper is todemonstrate that collaborative learning is an effective approach to promote studentinteraction in the foreign language classroom. Therefore, this paper presents a didacticproposal for secondary education students that includes a variety of activities wherelearners will not only use language as a means of communication but also participatecollaboratively, promoting an enriching learning environment. YR 2024 FD 2024 LK https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/72545 UL https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/72545 LA eng NO Departamento de Filología Inglesa DS UVaDOC RD 05-feb-2025