Educators and policymakers have noted and expressed concern about a lack of academic motivation among adolescent high school students. Research has confirmed that intrinsic motivation does decline as students progress through school (Lepper,...
Achievement motivation in children; Elementary school teaching -- United States
This qualitative exploratory case study examined teachers' perceptions of student motivation and the possible implications those perceptions might have on their teaching as well as their students' learning. Intrinsic and extrinsic motivators are...
Reading (Elementary); Children -- Books and reading -- Sociological aspects; Motivation (Psychology) in children
The purpose of this study was to generate hypotheses regarding the impact that social interactions revolving around books have on an elementary students' intrinsic motivation to read across ability levels and grade levels. Eight teachers from...
Psychology and religion; Mental health -- Religious aspects
Throughout the evolution of psychology, scientific study and religion have been
separated into independent realms of knowledge; probably due in large part to the
exclusion of religious experience from secular life in Western culture. The area...
It is undeniable that conflict and change are a part or life. This often produces confusion or disillusionment, which can be difficult for adolescents. The author's perception of some of the challenges which contemporary youth face may be a...