The Broaden and Build Theory in English Learning: Unraveling the Link between Achievement Goals and Engagement among English Major
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Amid globalization, English's significance as an international communication tool is evident. However, while much research focuses on middle and high school and general college students, English majors have been relatively overlooked. Their achievement goals and learning engagement are crucial for academic and career advancement. This study adopted a mixed - methods approach. It surveyed 416 English - major students from diverse universities, including both Han and ethnic minorities. An optimized questionnaire was used, and data were analyzed with SPSS 26.0. Results show a significant positive correlation between English learning achievement goals and learning engagement, both at a medium - high level. Differences exist across various factors like gender, grade, ethnicity, and proficiency. For example, female students have less speaking anxiety, and seniors are more proficient and engaged. Based on the Broaden and Build Theory, this research offers new perspectives for English teaching, while also identifying limitations and suggesting future research directions.
DOI: 10.30560/ilr.v8n4p77
Authors: Jiajia Lv, Qian Zhang
Institution: Lijiang Culture and Tourism College
Language: English
Subfield: Language and Linguistics
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4417346136