Open AccessGrit in Second Language Learning and Teaching: Introduction to the Special Issue
Author(s) -
Peter D. MacIntyre,
Gholam Hassan Khajavy
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal for the psychology of language learning
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2642-7001
DOI - 10.52598/jpll/3/2/1
Subject(s) - grit , argument (complex analysis) , special education , mathematics education , computer science , psychology , linguistics , pedagogy , social psychology , philosophy , biochemistry , chemistry
This brief, introductory paper contextualizes the special issue in relevant literatures in psychology, education, and SLA. In addition to describing the rationale for the special issue and providing a preview of the papers included, we identify the major themes and questions raised by the authors. Balanced against the conceptual, measurement, and pedagogical issues is an argument for the applicability of the concept within SLA. Finally, we provide the implications of the special issue which should be considered in future research in L2 grit studies.