合作学习理论是一种兼具创意性和实效性的教学理论,它能有效地克服传统授课模式单向信息交流的弊端,促进师生之间、生生之间的交流与合作,被人们誉为近十几年来最重要和最成功的教学改革理论成果之一。合作学习理论在大学英语课堂中的运用,能有效地促进学生自主学习能力的培养。 Cooperative learning theory is a creative and effective teaching theory, which can effectively overcome the shortcomings of the one-way information exchange in the traditional teaching mode and promote the exchange and cooperation between teachers and students, as well as between students and students In recent decades, one of the most important and successful achievements of teaching reform theory. The application of cooperative learning theory in college English classroom can effectively promote the cultivation of students’ autonomous learning ability.