"Examining the interplay of language mindset with goal orientation and " by Zachi Einna R. Orquijo

Date of Publication

8-11-2023

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts in English Language Education

Subject Categories

Language and Literacy Education | Secondary Education

College

Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC College of Education

Department/Unit

Dept of English and Applied Linguistics

Thesis Advisor

Sterling M. Plata

Defense Panel Chair

Jennifer Tan-de Ramos

Defense Panel Member

Marianne Jennifer M. Gaerlan
Philip Adrianne A. Rentillo

Abstract/Summary

In recent years, there has been significant research interest in language mindsets and their influence on goal orientations. This interest has stemmed from the development of the Mindsets-Goals-Responses Model, which has prompted numerous studies to explore the connection between an individual's language mindset and goal orientation, particularly in the L2 context. Many studies conducted in these contexts have provided empirical evidence supporting the inherent relationship between language mindsets and goal orientations. However, studies proving this relationship in general language learning and in the context of senior high school students are scarce. On the other hand, the potential interrelation between language mindset and feedback perception among language learners has been assumed to show a significant relationship, but empirical studies proving this assumption are scarce given that such an assumption has not been widely explored. Using an explanatory mixed methods research design, the present study attempted to address these gaps by examining the interplay of language mindset with goal orientation and perceptions of the Filipino senior high school students in terms of the feedback given by their language teachers. Specifically, the study sought to answer the following research questions: 1) what are the language mindsets of the Filipino senior high school students in language learning? 2) do language mindsets predict the goal orientations of the Filipino senior high school students? 3) is there a relationship between the Filipino senior high school students' language mindsets and their perceptions of the levels of feedback they receive? and 4) what are the perceptions of the Filipino senior high school students in terms of the role of language mindset in achieving their goals in language learning and the role of feedback to language mindset? Findings revealed that the Filipino senior high school students dominantly endorse a growth language mindset. Also, the present study confirms the model that language mindsets predict goal orientations. In addition, a positive moderate relationship was found between students’ feedback perceptions regarding four levels of feedback and their language mindsets. Furthermore, it was found that the roles of language mindsets in achieving students’ goals in language learning were identified to influence motivation and goal setting, build self-efficacy and confidence, and foster a positive outlook in language learning. On the one hand, the roles of teachers’ feedback in their language mindsets were found to develop self-confidence and motivation, promote reflection and self-assessment, and help students to accept constructive criticism.

Keywords: Language mindset, goal orientation, feedback perception, Filipino senior high school students, language learning

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Electronic

Physical Description

182 leaves

Keywords

Language and languages—Study and teaching; Language and education; Learning; Goal (Psychology)

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