Several major theories have been established in research on motivation in education to
describe, explain, and predict the direction, initiation, intensity, and persistence of learning …

Learner engagement correlates with important educational outcomes, including academic
achievement and satisfaction. Although research is already exploring learner engagement …

Educators have indicated that social approaches to reading such as book talk activities are
helpful for promoting students' interest in reading. However, it is not possible for teachers to …

In this article we argue that to study or apply games as learning environments, multiple
perspectives have to be taken into account. We first define game-based learning and …

The Power of Interest for Motivation and Engagement describes the benefits of interest for
people of all ages. Using case material as illustrations, the volume explains that interest can …

This meta-analysis provides an extensive and organized summary of intervention studies in
education that are grounded in motivation theory. We identified 74 published and …

In this qualitative comparison study, we examine the perceived efficacy of using
personalized learning (PL) activities based on PL principles to support students' …

Over the last 5 years, massive open online courses (MOOCs) have increasingly provided
learning opportunities across the world in a variety of domains. As with many emerging …

Novel technology can be a powerful tool for enhancing students' interest in many learning
domains. However, the sustainability and overall impact of such interest is unclear. This …

This paper examines students' achievement and interest and the extent to which they are
predicted by teacher knowledge and motivation. Student achievement and interest are both …