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

"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 ...

Students often start working on a task, but disengage if it gets difficult. You can use these three tips to encourage them to persist.

Engagement refers to the degree of attention, curiosity, or interest that a student shows when they are learning something new. Engagement can be fostered by different types of motivation—external and ...

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

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, one prevailing challenge persists: motivating students. The last few years have witnessed a noticeable shift in student behavior, consisting of apathy, ...

The Bridgewater Public Library will present a parent seminar titled "Successful Study Skills 4 Students: Motivating the Unmotivated Student." The event will take place at 7 p.m. Jan. 21. The 30-minute ...

Students think they grow more motivated to tackle STEM topics as they get older. Teachers disagree. That’s according to recent surveys by the EdWeek Research Center. A majority (59%) of teachers of ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — As school resumes for most children in Indiana, maintaining student motivation becomes a key focus for parents and educators. Melissa Jones, founder of Girls Positivity, offers ...

Students are often labeled unmotivated when they are actually exhausted or overwhelmed. Adults frequently misunderstand ...