TABLE OF CONTENTS: INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................3 CHAPTER.I.THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS OF COLLABORATIVE LEARNING IN EDUCATIONAL PRACTICE     1.1.Conceptual definitions and theoretical interpretations of collaborative learning..............................................................................................5 1.2.Historical development and evolution of collaborative learning approaches................................................................................................13 CHAPTER.II. COLLABORATIVE LEARNING AS A MEANS OF DEVELOPING STUDENTS’ SOCIAL COMPETENCIES     2.1.The notion and structure of social competence in educational psychology...........................................................................................17 2.2.Interpersonal interaction and communication skills in collaborative learning environments.............................................................................................27 CHAPTER.III.THE ROLE OF COLLABORATIVE LEARNING IN ENHANCING LANGUAGE COMPETENCIES     3.1.Language competence: components, levels, and assessment criteria...............40 3.2.Collaborative learning methods in developing speaking and     listening skills.........................................................................................................    47 CONCLUSION.....................................................................................................56 REFERENCES......................................................................................................59