What if why you choose to become a teacher determines how successful you will be in the role? Society has always been fascinated to learn about the motivations of famous athletes, entertainers, and ...

Many say they are motivated by tangible outcomes but struggle with unclear or overwhelming tasks. Encouraging feedback from peers and mentors can boost motivation and set them on a path to success.

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.

Post by Dr. Helenrose Fives (Professor of Educational Psychology at Montclair State University) and Erin Riley-Lepo (Doctoral Candidate, Montclair State University) For those of you ...

This study addressed the alarming rate of public school teachers leaving the profession and the leadership factors influencing it. The research explored two questions: 1) What factors affect teachers’ ...

"Juan needs to do what I tell him the first time I say it." "Leslie is often not motivated to complete her assignments. She hurries through and makes careless errors." "Jeremy is easily distracted and ...

For 17-year-old Warren Coates, a teacher who’s taken the time to build a relationship with him is highly motivating. “When there’s a teacher that I have a relationship with, I—100 percent—try harder ...