University computer science (CS) courses serve as important bridges into further CS study and careers in STEM. Yet many women and underrepresented students with interests in STEM turn away from these ...

Here are ten simple study motivation tips for students focusing on better focus, productivity, healthy routines, and exam confidence through consistent and practical study habits.

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 ...

In Jarek Janio’s Inside Higher Ed opinion column, “Beyond ‘Grit’ and ‘Growth Mindsets,’” Janio argues that, to promote better student learning, college instructors should ignore questions about ...

You have /5 articles left. Sign up for a free account or log in. Though they may be underprepared for college courses, most students say they’re motivated in ...

Supporting student engagement and creating the conditions in which student intrinsic motivation can flourish continues to be a challenge facing teachers in the classroom. Today’s post is the latest in ...

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.

"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 ...

For decades, educators have wondered how to best recapture students’ traveling eyes or prevent their heads from slumping onto their desks. Student engagement is a perennial challenge in the classroom, ...

In my last post, I wrote about four common types of work motivation: Money motivation, ego motivation, meaning motivation, and intrinsic motivation. If you think about your own reasons for putting ...