"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 ...

Podcast: What a Mentorship Mindset Can Do for Student Motivation David Yeager: This was an important chapter in the book because there’s a world in which managers are out there saying, or teachers, or ...

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 ...

Encouragement from adults—like teachers, school counselors, and parents—is crucial for motivating students in school, particularly classes that kids perceive as difficult, such as math and science.

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 ...

Balancing higher standards in education and accommodations for students and learning is a difficult debate for higher education leaders and practitioners. Maintaining challenging courses and ensuring ...

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(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Yurou Wang, University of Alabama (THE CONVERSATION) Imagine a student using a writing ...