ENHANCING WILLINGNESS TO COMMUNICATE IN THE ENGLISH CLASSROOM THROUGH VISIBLE THINKING ROUTINES

ENHANCING WILLINGNESS TO COMMUNICATE IN THE ENGLISH CLASSROOM THROUGH VISIBLE THINKING ROUTINES

Nguyen Thi Huong Lan lannth@hnue.edu.vn Hanoi National University of Education 136 Xuan Thuy street, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam
Pham Gia Hien* doantho@ueh.edu.vn FPT University Km29 Thang Long Avenue, Hoa Lac ward, Hanoi, Vietnam
Summary: 
Willingness to communicate, a key factor in successful language learning, is often hindered by psychological barriers such as fear of making mistakes and lack of confidence. Visible thinking routines, which are structured activities designed to promote deep thinking, provide opportunities for learners to reflect on their thought processes and offer scaffolds that help them organize their thinking, engage in reasoning, and communicate effectively. This study explores the benefits of visible thinking routines in enhancing learners’ willingness to communicate. The paper introduces the concept of visible thinking routines and then analyzes their positive impact on learners’ communicative readiness. The findings underscore the potential of visible thinking routines as a pedagogical tool for creating interactive learning environments that encourage learners to actively use the target language in communication. The paper also offers suggestions for future research and broader applications in English language teaching.
Keywords: 
Thinking
thinking routines
visible thinking routines
willingness to communicate
communication.
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