Extrinsic motivation gets a bad rap, but middle and high school teachers can use it judiciously early in an activity to ...

Study after study finds students’ motivation to learn is often driven by their relationships with their teachers, but a new report suggests many new educators enter the classroom with inconsistent ...

In this forum, we will discuss the current state of student motivation and engagement in our schools. By reviewing the research, we’ll aim to answer critical questions such as what exactly motivates ...

"I cannot do this, and I’m not sure I want to!" Millions of students across the world have said this or at least thought it more than once during their educational journey. Sometimes, this reaction ...

Unpleasant weather does have an impact on students motivation. It's harder to reach study spots which ultimately ...

A student’s motivation in school is a key driver of their academic success. Yet, the demanding nature of high school classes, mixed with a teenager’s natural craving for independence and individual ...

Encounters with the world of work have been found to boost both student motivation and their grades, according to new research. The study found that even a relatively modest level of input from ...