GRIT: An Essential Ingredient of Success in the EFL Classroom
Journal Title: International Journal of Langauges' Education and Teaching - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 3
Abstract
Grit, which is defined as the tendency to sustain interest in and effort toward very long-term goals, has become a central phenomenon in recent educational research. Grit provides learners with perseverance to master their skills and become more competent. Developing grit is as significant as developing their cognitive strategies and skills. Grit has a large impact on academic achievement. This study aims to explore how grit relates to the academic success of different English as a foreign language learner (EFL) populations in a college context. The study provides data regarding the participants’ levels of grit as well as whether their levels of grit have a relation with students’ achievement scores. Plus, participants’ characteristics along with their goals will be revealed in relation to their grit levels. The data analysis revealed striking results on grit which is an under-researched concept in the English language teaching contexts and its impact on the language learning process.
Authors and Affiliations
Havva KURT TAŞPINAR, Gülşah KÜLEKÇİ
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