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 ...

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 ...

Last week, my not-so-little brother celebrated his thirtieth birthday, and he proudly showed the gift he got from his girlfriend that morning — a shiny new guitar. Despite his reputation for ...

Teachers play a critical role in motivating students and in identifying barriers to learning. The EdWeek Research Center surveyed middle and high school teachers as well as teenage students to learn ...

Adult learning in the United States continues to evolve as colleges, universities, and professional programs adapt to the ...

Learning linear equations or the functions of cells, especially if it doesn’t come easily, requires a generous dose of motivation. But this intangible quality can be difficult to cultivate. There are ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark C. Perna is a generational expert who covers education & careers. The ability to read is a skill that’s easy for many adults ...

Chief Growth Officer of Tynker, a leading K-12 edtech platform that has helped more than 100 million kids learn to code. Mobile learning has become increasingly popular, mainly due to the Covid-19 ...

Stressful study sessions help us pass exams, but curiosity promotes long-term understanding and information retention. In A ...

On a windy fall day, a group of Forks Middle School students from Washington’s Olympic Peninsula embarked on their first off-campus trip to Olympic National Park. After a winding drive into the heart ...