This was also demonstrated by the comments that the students made in
individual interviews when they were asked open questions to express
their opinions about the group they are learning in.
In this study, the “instructor and his role” dimension actually represents
and accounts for the instructional techniques used in implementing CL in
the lesson. The method of applying the CL is considered a crucial factor
for its success. A point for consideration in forming heterogeneous groups
of students from different cultural backgrounds is the fear of getting some
members of the group isolated by any chance. The instructor was fully
aware of this point.