TABLE OF CONTENTS:INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................3CHAPTER.I.THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS OF COLLABORATIVE LEARNING IN EDUCATIONAL PRACTICE    1.1.Conceptual definitions and theoretical interpretations of collaborative learning..............................................................................................51.2.Historical development and evolution of collaborative learning approaches................................................................................................13CHAPTER.II. COLLABORATIVE LEARNING AS A MEANS OF DEVELOPING STUDENTS’ SOCIAL COMPETENCIES    2.1.The notion and structure of social competence in educational psychology...........................................................................................172.2.Interpersonal interaction and communication skills in collaborative learning environments.............................................................................................27CHAPTER.III.THE ROLE OF COLLABORATIVE LEARNING IN ENHANCING LANGUAGE COMPETENCIES    3.1.Language competence: components, levels, and assessment criteria...............403.2.Collaborative learning methods in developing speaking and     listening skills.........................................................................................................    47CONCLUSION.....................................................................................................56REFERENCES......................................................................................................59