This study investigates the relationship between achievement goal orientation and approaches to learning, aiming to unravel the intricate link between these two constructs. Achievement goal orientation refers to individuals' beliefs and attitudes regarding their academic pursuits, including mastery goals focused on learning and improvement, and performance goals centered on demonstrating competence to others. Approaches to learning encompass the strategies and methods students employ to acquire and process information, such as deep learning strategies aimed at understanding concepts in depth, and surface learning strategies focused on rote memorization. Through a comprehensive review of existing literature and empirical studies, this paper examines the dynamic interplay between achievement goal orientation and learning approaches, shedding light on how these factors influence academic performance, motivation, and engagement. By elucidating the nuanced relationship between achievement goal orientation and learning approaches, this study aims to inform educational practices and interventions aimed at promoting effective learning strategies and fostering a growth-oriented mindset among students.

Achievement goal orientation, approaches to learning, mastery goals

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