THE CONCEPT OF GROWTH MINDSET AS A TOOL FOR OVERCOMING STUDENTS’ EMOTIONAL-VOLITIONAL BARRIERS IN THE PROCESS OF LEARNING ENGLISH
Abstract
DOI: https://doi.org/10.26565/2074-8922-2025-85-06
Aim. The article aims to substantiate and test the effectiveness of applying growth mindset instruments to overcome students’ emotional-volitional barriers in learning English, particularly fear of making mistakes, reduced self-confidence, avoidance of speaking activities, and frustration in communicative situations.
Methods. The study employed theoretical methods (analysis and systematization of scientific, psychological-pedagogical, and methodological literature; generalization of approaches by foreign and Ukrainian researchers) as well as empirical methods (student questionnaires via an online platform, pedagogical observation, and analysis of learning situations). Data processing was conducted using quantitative analysis (descriptive statistics) and qualitative analysis (interpretation of students’ verbal responses and behavioural patterns).
Results. The findings demonstrated that the introduction of growth mindset instruments (praise for effort and strategies, normalization of mistakes, reflective questioning, discussions about learning beliefs, the use of the “yet” phrase, and peer support) contributed to reducing the impact of emotional-volitional barriers, reconceptualizing mistakes as a learning resource, reorienting students’ motivational attitudes, increasing their speaking activity, and fostering a culture of mutual support.
Conclusions. The results confirm the practical feasibility of integrating growth mindset instruments into the English language learning process. This approach reduces manifestations of anxiety and insecurity, fosters tolerance toward mistakes and peer support, and creates a psychologically safe environment consistent with the principles of partnership pedagogy. At the same time, the study revealed the necessity of preparing teachers for the purposeful use of such approaches in pedagogical practice.
In cites: Tatarin V. (2025). The concept of growth mindset as a tool for overcoming students’ emotional-volitional barriers in the process of learning English. Problems of Engineering Pedagogic Education, (85), 71-82. https://doi.org/10.26565/2074-8922-2025-85-06 (in Ukrainian)
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