International Journal of Research Studies in Education
CollabWritive Special Issue
Volume 13 Issue 17
Available Online: 25 October 2024
Author/s:
Wang, Jing
Graduate School, Lyceum of the Philippines University – Batangas, Philippines (471861413@qq.com)
Abstract:
This research aimed to investigate the relationship among EFL students’ language learning approaches, behavioral engagement, and learning competencies in China, and to propose an enhanced program for English learning. A descriptive research method was employed, with questionnaires as the primary data collection instrument. The researcher collected data on English learning from freshmen and sophomores at four Chinese colleges. The study analyzed the distribution of respondents’ profiles as well as their language learning approaches, behavioral engagement, and learning competencies. In addition, the correlation between these variables and difference of responses on them were also explored. The results revealed that most of the respondents were male, majoring in business, in Sophomore, and studying in a private college. Chinese EFL students agreed on both surface and deep approaches to language learning. The majority of the respondents agreed that participation, interaction, persistence, and concentration were among the highest ranked behavioral engagements. Most respondents agreed that communicating effectively and learning how to learn were the highest ranked learning competencies. The responses on language learning approaches, behavioral engagement, and learning competencies varied when grouped according to sex, major, grade, and type of college. There was a very strong correlation showing highly significant relationship among language learning approaches, behavioral engagement, and learning competencies. These findings may assist educators in establishing a student-centered program conducive to enhancing Chinese EFL students’ language learning approaches, behavioral engagement, and learning competencies.
Keywords: language learning approaches, behavioral engagement, learning competencies, Chinese EFL students
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2024.24760
Cite this article:
Wang, J. (2024). Language learning approaches, behavioral engagement and learning competencies among Chinese EFL students. International Journal of Research Studies in Education, 13(17), 205-219. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2024.24760