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 Self ...

New research suggests that motivation isn’t built on grades but on whether grades match students’ expectations, so showing ...

Psychologists have uncovered strong variability in motivation in learning situations.

Motivation and the nature of the learning experience are important factors for all learners, especially for those with issues like dyslexia. These factors need to be taken into account when developing ...

Research indicates that positive parenting strategies, which foster autonomy and reduce anxiety, are more effective than ...

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 ...

Carol Sansone, Tamra Fraughton, Joseph L. Zachary, Jonathan Butner, Cecily Heiner, Self-regulation of motivation when learning online: the importance of who, why and how, Educational Technology ...

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 ...

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 ...