While many factors contribute to a student’s capacity for accomplishment, naturally motivated students from higher socioeconomic backgrounds are more likely to succeed, according to a new study.

You have /5 articles left. Sign up for a free account or log in. Sanghoon Park/University of South Florida As a student, finding motivation to complete coursework can ...

Explore four key self-initiated student behaviors that are vital for developing and advancing positive intrinsic and ...

There are many reasons why students disengage in school. The tips here are not a panacea, but both research and teacher experience demonstrate that they can help.

Can AI tools genuinely boost student motivation? And what conditions can make or break that boost? As AI tools become more ...

Research has shown that people put in extra effort on their goals after meaningful time markers like the start of a new year.

Understanding student motivation is a complex challenge. Factors such as mindset, personal values, anticipated outcomes, environment, and external expectations all impact motivation—which, in turn, ...

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 ...

Keeping students engaged and on task can be difficult. Can rewards help? Teachers are split on the answer. Some swear by incentives like stickers, a fun activity, or a sweet treat. Others say that ...

The problem of predicting who will succeed in college is currently of critical importance during an era of spiraling costs and declining enrollments and resources. Previous research has focused on ...

In the journey toward achievement, motivation may come and go, but willpower remains a constant driving force. It is the resilience to navigate through difficulties, make sacrifices, and adhere to a ...