Intrinsic motivation, the internal drive to engage in activities for their inherent satisfaction, is a fundamental aspect of effective learning. This concept, rooted in the principles of ...

European Journal of Psychology of Education, Vol. 27, No. 2 (June 2012), pp. 177-193 (17 pages) This paper presents the development of a heuristic framework that integrates three aspects of context ...

A research team at the University of Cologne examined how optional support influences students' learning success and ...

Positive motivation and affect toward learning science are valued qualities among elementary school teachers. Such positive dispositions toward science may translate to increased teaching of science ...

Editor’s note: This article on learning and student motivation originally appeared on the Christensen Institute’s blog and is reposted here with permission. In 2020, my wife and I bought a used 2017 ...

In the quickly evolving landscape of AI, education stands at the forefront. New AI tools are emerging daily for educators and students; from AI tutors to curriculum creators, the AI education market ...

To succeed in the 21st century, people must re-imagine how they obtain and use education. Here's some expert advice on how to ...

Empathetic teachers enhance children's motivation and academic skills, such as reading, writing and arithmetic skills. A positive atmosphere created by the teacher also safeguards and increases ...

Student motives for online learning used to include, “It’s more convenient,” “I enjoy the anonymity,” or, “It’s easier and takes less time.” However, since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, these ...

Competition. A strong idea that propels many of us to motivate in real ways. I’m fiercely competitive; I always have been. Having played many sports when I was a student, often as the only girl on an ...