Have you ever asked yourself, "Can I really motivate my learners, or can I only create the right conditions to inspire motivation?" Let’s explore what motivation is and how we can enhance it. When ...

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 ...

A new study brings together two schools of thought on the function of the neurotransmitter dopamine: one saying that dopamine provides a learning signal, the other saying that dopamine drives ...

A variety of sources provides us with a body of fairly reliable knowledge about adult learning. This knowledge might be divided into three basic divisions: things we know about adult learners and ...

Doing well in school isn’t just about being able to read dense books and solve complex math problems. There are other, less tangible qualities that help students succeed, like having the courage to ...

Motivation — it’s one of those buzzwords that gets thrown around among self-help circles. It’s like the catch-all cure for all your ailments. Struggling in life? Get motivated! Want a better ...

Research shows that when we speak about “making time" and not about “having time," we feel more in control and more motivated ...

University of Sheffield provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation UK. Are you thinking about learning a language? Perhaps you’ve decided that it’s time to dust off your classroom ...