The development of growth mindset in the Japanese EFL discussion task
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https://doi.org/10.36505/TheLinguisticProceedings/2025/17/02/014/000700Keywords:
growth mindset, group dynamics, communicative competence, multimodal discourse analysis, CALLAbstract
The concept of Group Mindset (Dweck, 2006) is examined through the lens of group dynamics (Dörnyei & Murphey, 2003) in a Japanese EFL setting. The study aimed to explore how learners’ beliefs and their English expression change through peer interaction in a CALL classroom. 60 Japanese undergraduates took part in a weekly 15minute spoken discussion over a semester. The mixed-method approach revealed that group dynamics scaffolded English conversation and fostered a growth mindset. However, despite its benefits, using technology during spoken communication decreased opportunities for communicative risk-taking and peer bonding. These findings highlight the need for teaching strategies that balance technology use in class to help learners develop a growth mindset and the skills necessary for practical English communication.References
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